Manager of Nursing Services

An opportunity for rewarding work that is rich in Indigenous culture and to live in a community nestled among scenic mountain vistas and waterways.

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking a permanent, full-time Manager of Nursing Services to provide leadership in all aspects of the Nursing Services Department.  Based out of Port Alberni, this position has a unique opportunity of applying Indigenous and mainstream approaches with the innovative Nuu-chah-nulth nursing framework. 

Responsibilities Include

• To manage delivery and allocation of available resources to effectively respond to the nursing service needs (including home care, communicable disease control, and maternal child health) of Nuu-chah-nulth communities and members.
• To ensure that terms of contracts, including service delivery, reporting and evaluation are completed in a timely manner.
• Review and monitor program financial and statistical reports and provide analysis of trends and effectiveness of service delivery.
• As part of the NTC Health Department, supports a collaborative approach to service delivery with both the Child & Youth Services and Mental Health teams. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, plus current registration with the College of Nurses and Midwives of British Columbia (BCCNM) is required.
• Minimum of 5-years’ experience in managing nursing services or equivalent experience in health/public health within a First Nations environment.
• Experience in including contract administration, supervision, and coaching staff.
• Experience with successful proposal writing and negotiation with funding organizations.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Being of First Nations ancestry or possess an understanding of First Nations culturally safe nursing care, health services challenges, and opportunities will be considered an asset.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver’s licence.
• Be willing to adhere to the NTC Communicable Disease Prevention Plan.
• Able to provide an acceptable criminal record check.

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience: salary range $105,000 - $130,000 annually.