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Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care

SQUAMISH NATIONabout 13 hours ago
Squamish, BC
CA$75,000 - CA$112,500/annual
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Extended medical and dental coverage
Pension matching program
Supplementary savings plan

About the role

(2) PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN NORTH VANCOUVER (1) & SQUAMISH VALLEY (1)

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

##Be Part of Something Meaningful!

Join Yúustway Health & Wellness as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care, and contribute to high‑quality, culturally grounded healthcare for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw members. Guided by snew̓íyelh (teachings) and wenáxws (respect), you will deliver holistic, patient‑centered nursing services that empower individuals and strengthen community wellness from birth through end of life.

As an LPN within the Kal’numet Primary Care Clinic, you will work alongside a diverse interdisciplinary team—including physicians, NPs, RNs, wellness coordinators, Elders, and traditional healers—to support patients through intake, screening, care planning, education, and culturally safe nursing care.

##What You’ll Do

  • Provide timely, person‑centered, culturally safe nursing care to patients and families.
  • Maintain accurate health records aligned with BCCNM documentation standards and departmental policies.
  • Support patient triage, intake, screening, and engagement in chronic disease management.
  • Deliver holistic nursing services within the LPN scope, including assessments and care planning.
  • Provide phlebotomy, routine immunizations, and vaccine education.
  • Conduct physical assessments, point‑of‑care testing, and coordinate referrals when needed.
  • Collaborate with practitioners to develop, update, and monitor individualized care plans.
  • Report changes in patient condition to supervising RN or care practitioners and escalate when outside LPN scope.
  • Provide individual and group health education to support disease prevention and self‑management.
  • Prepare exam rooms and ensure medical equipment and supplies are organized and maintained.
  • Assist patients in navigating health and community services.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement, team meetings, and professional development.

##What We’re Looking For

  • Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nurse program and current membership in good standing with BCCNM.
  • Minimum 2 years of directly related nursing experience (primary care, community health, assessments, public health).
  • Demonstrated understanding and practice of Indigenous Cultural Safety and willingness to continue learning.
  • Strong clinical competencies, including wound care, phlebotomy, harm reduction, STI screening, diabetes care, and pregnancy/urine testing.
  • Experience working in First Nations communities or Indigenous health settings (highly desirable).
  • Knowledge and experience with EMR systems and large‑scale health databases, plus intermediate MS Office skills.
  • High emotional intelligence with strong communication, interpersonal, and time‑management skills, able to stay composed in high‑pressure situations.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, act ethically, and communicate complex information clearly to patients and colleagues.
  • Valid First Aid Level 1 + CPR‑C, BC Driver’s License (Class 4/5/7N), and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
  • Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and provide three supervisor references and official school records.

##Why Work With Us

-Impactful Work– Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging) -Professional Growth– We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development -Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values– Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Salary:$75,000 - $112,500

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

About SQUAMISH NATION

Government Administration
201-500

THE NATION TODAY The Squamish Nation is a vibrant and dynamic Coast Salish Nation, with a strong culture, rich history and bright future.

The Squamish Nation has existed and prospered within our traditional territory since time immemorial. We are Coast Salish people. Our language is the Squamish language. Our society is, and always has been, organized and sophisticated, with complex laws and rules governing all forms of social relations, economic rights and relations with other First Nations. We have never ceded or surrendered title to our lands, rights to our resources or the power to make decisions within our territory.

The modern era of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw was declared on July 23, 1923 through the “Prayer of Amalgamation.” This was the result of eight years of discussion, planning and a legal agreement signed by the 16 Skwxwú7mesh Chiefs. This document was the instrument to declare that the traditional governance of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw, our People and lands, is still in place. The hard working Squamish Nation people of the time laid the groundwork for the growth and development of the society we enjoy today.

The Skwxwú7mesh stelmexw (Squamish People) continue to reside in the area now described as the lower Mainland of British Columbia. The largest proportion of Squamish Nation members reside on several urban reserves in the city of Vancouver, North and West Vancouver and the municipality of Squamish, B.C.

The Nation’s population is scattered among nine communities stretching from North Vancouver to the northern area of Howe Sound. Over 60% of the more than 3,600 Squamish Nation members live on-reserve and membership is determined by guidelines set out in the Squamish Nation Membership Code.

ECONOMIC ACTIVITY The Squamish Nation is a leader in the field of First Nations economic development. The Squamish Nation’s sources of revenue are taxation, leases and Squamish-owned businesses, such as:

Mosquito Creek Marina Lynnwood Marina North Vancouver Smoke Shop at Mosquito Creek Squamish Valley Gas LP Superstore Gas Bar, North Vancouver Capilano River RV Park, West Vancouver Northwest Squamish Forestry LP The Park Royal Shopping Centre, International Plaza, and Greater Vancouver Storage Sewage Plant, are a few examples of existing tenants on Squamish Nation lands.

In addition to revenue generated from existing leases and businesses, the Squamish Nation plans to develop various parcels of lands, including proposed developments at Seymour, Capilano, Kitsilano, Chekwelp and Stawamus. Proceeds from new developments will support ongoing programs and services for Squamish Nation membership, as well as acquire new lands, provide infrastructure, and provide finance options for member housing.

TREATY NEGOTIATIONS From the time of the arrival of the first Europeans in the Lower Mainland area, the Squamish Nation has asserted our right to the land and resources in the territories that we have inhabited for thousands of years.

The Squamish Nation is seeking a resolution for the long outstanding claim to our traditional territories. Squamish Nation’s Statement of Intent to negotiate was accepted by the British Columbia Treaty Commission December, 1993. This is the first of six stages of the British Columbia Treaty Commission’s process. Presently, Squamish Nation is in the third stage of the process.

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