The FNHA is pleased​ to announce the next round of Winter Wellness ​Grants!​

The 2017-2018 theme is "Togetherness." This is the time of the year where coming together is important for us as individuals and community. Wellness​ events and initiatives this year should include a gathering aspect so participants are encouraged to celebrate wellness by bringing people, families and communities together.

Find all the details here! 

​​​​​A Message from Dr. Shannon McDonald, FNHA Deputy Chief Medical Officer

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. I would first like to express my deepest condolences to anyone who has lost their precious baby. I know the unspeakable and life-changing pain of losing a child. There are simply no words.

In this message, I want to share information about what we can do to protect babies in our communities from SIDS. The old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is true, and I know we all want to do what we can to lessen risks.

Please check out our Facebook page, as all through October, we will be sharing prevention tips to keep our babies as safe and healthy as possible – the main one being that babies should be placed on their backs only for sleeping.

Read the full message here.

Thursday, October 19, 2017 - 10:00-11:30am PDT

Join us for a webinar on the PharmaCare Transition that occurred on October 1, 2017.

A brief update on the first three weeks of PharmaCare Plan W followed by an open dialogue session with clients and providers about your experiences with our new pharmacy plan.

Find out more here.

The FNHA is proud to host the 2017 Nursing Education Forum. FNHA Nursing Services welcomes all community nurses throughout BC to join us in learning, networking, sharing and recharging. This year promises to be a memorable and rejuvenating three-day experience.

Our theme this year: Culture, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

With every NEF experience we try to transform the way we develop and deliver the latest insights, ideas, knowledge and skills to the 200 community nurses that attend NEF every year. This year we welcome you to an environment where we can collaborate, honour, highlight and also discuss, listen and support your needs.

Similar to past years, the Forum will be offered twice over the course of two weeks:

Week 1: November 21 – 23, 2017
Week 2: November 28 – 30, 2017

Find out more here! 

Did you attend the latest FNHA and BC Patient Safety Quality Council Cultural Humility webinar?

Yvette Ringham-Cowan ​and Laurie Harding presented on Responding to Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Health Care System.

Watch the recording of it here! 

On October 19 at 10:19 a.m., millions of people worldwide will practise how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. You can join by registering for the 2017 Great British Columbia ShakeOut.

Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes – wherever you live, work, or travel.

Find out more here: www.shakeoutbc.ca

PreparedBC: Household Preparedness Guide

PreparedBC: Household Emergency Plan

PreparedBC: In It Together - Neighbourhood Preparedness Guide

The National Aboriginal Council of Midwives is calling out to all people interested in presenting educational​ ​webinars​ to NACM’s member midwives. Find out more here.

The NACM is also looking to host advocacy​ ​activities​ in communities wishing to bring birth back through the return of midwifery. Find out more here.

Ministry of Children and Family Development: Prevention and Family Support Funding for First Nations
Deadline: October 20, 2017
Email - Denise.Devenny@gov.bc.ca

Department of Justice: Victim Services and Assistance for Families of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Deadline: Ongoing
More info here.

BC Native Women's Association: Aboriginal Skills Employment and Training Strategy Program
Deadline: Ongoing
More info here.

​Medical Director/ Physician Advisor/ Primary Care – Physician Leader
Closing date/time: October 27, 2017 at 4PM PST
More info here.

​​Meeting & Event Venues: Hotel Accommodation & Conference Services for Underserviced Areas
Closing Date: December 29, 2017 4:00 pm Pacific Time​
More info here.

Clinical CDC Nurse Educator
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: October 13, 2017 at 4:00pm

Project Manager
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: October 19, 2017 at 4:00pm

Overdose Response Specialist (2 Year Term)
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: October 20, 2017 at 4:00pm

Biostatistician (1 Year Term)
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: October 20, 2017 at 4:00pm

Health Benefits Assessor (Term)
Location: Vancouver
Deadline: October 25, 2017 at 4:00pm

Community Health Practice Consultant
Location: North
Deadline: October 25, 2017 at 4:00pm

Nursing Services (Multiple)
Location: Multiple
Deadline: Ongoing

See all job postings on our website here. 

Youth Addictions Outreach Worker
Organization: Snuneymuxw First Nation
Location(s): Nanaimo BC
Deadline: October 23, 2017 by 4:00 PM
Job description

Aboriginal Justice Facilitator
Organization: Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services Society
Location(s): Prince Rupert BC
Job description

Community Health / Home Care Nurse
Organization: Xaxli'p Administration
Location(s): Lillooet BC
Job description

Finance Manager
Organization: Yale First Nation
Location(s): Hope
Job description

Home Care Nurse
Organization: Shíshálh Nation
Location(s): Shíshálh Nation
Job description