Colleen Salter
About Colleen Salter
Colleen Salter serves as the Director of Mental Wellness Clinical Services at the First Nations Health Authority, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in nursing and addiction services, with previous roles including Regional Addictions Specialist and Practice Lead at Island Health.
Current Role as Director of Mental Wellness Clinical Services
Colleen Salter serves as the Director of Mental Wellness Clinical Services at First Nations Health Authority. She has held this position since 2020, overseeing mental wellness initiatives and clinical services. Her role involves developing strategies to enhance mental health support for First Nations communities.
Previous Experience at First Nations Health Authority
Colleen Salter has extensive experience at First Nations Health Authority. She worked as a Provincial Addictions Specialist for five months in 2020 and served as a Regional Addictions Specialist from 2018 to 2020 on Vancouver Island. Her work focused on addressing addiction issues within First Nations populations.
Background in Nursing and Healthcare
Colleen Salter has a solid background in nursing and healthcare. She worked at Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority as a Registered Nurse in Home and Community Care from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Community Outreach Intensive Case Management Nurse from 2014 to 2020, contributing to the Assertive Community Treatment Team in Mental Health and Substance Use.
Educational Qualifications in Leadership and Nursing
Colleen Salter holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from North Island College, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background supports her roles in healthcare management and clinical services.
Experience as Practice Lead at Island Health
From 2016 to 2020, Colleen Salter worked as a Practice Lead at Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority in Port McNeill Hospital. In this role, she was responsible for leading nursing practices and ensuring quality care within the healthcare team.