Emily T.
About Emily T.
Emily T. is a Community Health Nurse with extensive experience in various healthcare settings and a strong commitment to public health and social justice. She integrates holistic wellness approaches and traditional knowledge into her practice while advocating for health equity and community capacity building.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Emily T. has been employed at the First Nations Health Authority as a Community Health Nurse - Resource Team since 2020. In this role, she focuses on delivering health services tailored to the needs of First Nations communities in Northern British Columbia. Her work involves integrating trauma-sensitive and strength-based approaches to enhance community health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Emily T. has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from Ryerson University from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her studies at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, achieving Registered Nurse Certified Practice in STI Management and Contraceptive Management. Additionally, she completed a Diploma of Tropical Nursing Course at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in 2022.
Background
Emily T. has extensive experience in community health nursing, having worked across various care environments. Prior to her current role, she served as a Staff/Charge Nurse and Primary Care Nurse at Northern Health - BC since 2017. Her previous positions include a Clinical Supervisor Internship with the Canadian Red Cross and teaching at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams & Centres in India.
Achievements
Emily T. is committed to public interest work and social justice advocacy, focusing on gender, sexual health, racial equity, and harm reduction. She integrates holistic wellness concepts with evidence-based research and Traditional Knowledge in her practice. Her efforts support local communities and international organizations in health, environmental, and community capacity strengthening.
Professional Interests
Emily T. is dedicated to addressing health inequities in both urban and rural settings. Her interests include bridging gaps in Primary Care, Public Policy, and Global Health. She actively supports the integration of alternative and complementary therapies into clinical settings, reflecting her commitment to comprehensive health care.