JOB SUMMARY
Lake Babine Nation (LBN) is seeking a Mental Health & Addiction Nurse individual to join our team as the Mental Health & Addiction Nurse at LBN.
The Mental Health & Addiction Nurse is a member of the Mobile Support Team delivering outreach to First Nation’s communities and reserves by providing a continuum of services such as: prevention, promotion, and education; assessments and care planning for individuals; and consultation on cultural and clinical interventions; and crisis response when communities are impacted by critical events. The position will provide community development support as it relates to Mental Wellness with BC First Nations communities.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Conducts assessments of the clients’ conditions and determines client needs, by performing such duties as, meeting with and observing clients’ symptoms both in-home and in social settings,
· speaking with client supports when appropriate such as family, friends, caregivers, physicians, etc.;
· provides advanced bio-psycho-social services to persons through a broad range of frameworks in the assigned clinical areas that include a continuum of options designed to optimize clients’ recovery and ability to function.
· provides case management, counselling and other forms of direct services;
· arranges access to specialized services, and implements transition plans;
· documents assessments, treatments, and care plans;
· carries out quality assurance activities;
· establishes effective working relationships with all stakeholders and participates in committee work and continuing learning and development.
How and Where to apply:
Apply Now!
Complete the application form found on the Lake Babine Nation Website and email it with your cover letter and resume to HR:
Attention: Human Resources Email: [email protected]
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:41d4165c-2619-454d-88ed-9277089e0412
Closing Date: 03/31/2026
Who are we? Lake Babine Nation Health
Lake Babine Nation is third largest First Nation Band in British Columbia. Lake Babine Nation Woyenne Administration Office is situated 228km West of Prince George, with a total registered membership of 2,540 band members. [based on 2025 population].
The Nation has 27 reserve lands and three (3) communities, which are inhabited year round, and two that are inhabited year round from time to time. Prior to 1957, Lake Babine was two separate Bands, the Old Fort Band and the Fort Babine Band, both situated on the Babine Lake. At the time, approximately 12 communities were inhabited year round. On June 12, 1957, Department of Indian Affairs amalgamated the two Bands to form what is now known as the Lake Babine Nation.
Contact Information:
Tanis Bjarnason
(250) 692-4700
