Laura Schreiber
About Laura Schreiber
Laura Schreiber serves as the Professional Practice Lead at the First Nations Health Authority, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in nursing and public health, she has held various roles in healthcare organizations, including Health Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Laura Schreiber has been employed at the First Nations Health Authority since 2016. She currently holds the position of Professional Practice Lead, a role she has occupied since 2020. In her capacity as Nursing Practice Consultant, she has contributed to the development and implementation of health promotion and illness prevention programs. Her responsibilities include overseeing client assessments and case management, ensuring continuity of care, and integrating data from various sources to inform health plans.
Education and Expertise
Laura Schreiber earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. She later pursued a Master's degree in Public Health, focusing on Remote and Polar Health at the University of Tasmania, which she completed between 2015 and 2021. Currently, she is furthering her education by pursuing another Master's in Public Health, concentrating on health promotion, population health, and the determinants of health in rural and remote contexts.
Background
Laura Schreiber has a diverse professional background in nursing and public health. She began her career as a Registered Nurse at Interior Health Authority from 2006 to 2007. Following this, she worked as a Community Health Nurse at Health Canada from 2007 to 2013. She served as a Health Officer with the Canadian Coast Guard from 2010 to 2016 and held the position of Nurse in Charge at the First Nations Health Authority from 2014 to 2016.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Laura Schreiber has been involved in creating systems to ensure continuity of care for clients. She has demonstrated the ability to conduct initial and ongoing assessments of client health issues across the lifespan. Her skills include integrating data from multiple sources to formulate differential diagnoses and care plans, which are essential in her current roles.