ACT - Outreach Nurse 0.6

ACT - Outreach Nurse 0.6 RainCity Housing and Support Society About Us – A Home For Every Person RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues. RainCity Housing has been developing emerging and promising practices for over 40 years in social services and healthcare, providing Housing First, harm reduction and supports for community members who access our services. To learn more, check out our innovations page. You can visit our Indeed page and click on the "Follow" button to be notified of new job openings: ca.indeed.com/cmp/Raincity-Housing-and-Support-Society/about. 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Benefits 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year 8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total Employee and Family Assistance Program available to ALL employees, including 24‑hour helpline, Personal counselling, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Referral and Advisory Services, and Health Coaching: https://www.fseap.ca/ Municipal Pension Plan with guaranteed lifetime monthly pension when you retire: https://mpp.pensionsbc.ca/ Employer‑paid benefits for employees: Unlimited Physiotherapy and Unlimited Massage; Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, Group Life Benefit $50,000, Long Term Disability, and Unlimited Out‑of‑Province and Out‑of‑Country Emergencies Position Summary ACT nurses assess, identify, plan, implement and evaluate the care required to assist ACT team clients in meeting their physical, psychiatric, social and spiritual needs. The Nurse works within the team’s interdisciplinary clinical framework to provide client‑centered and strengths‑based care in accordance with the BCCNM Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established policy and protocols of RainCity Housing and the ACT team. Many of our clients are certified under the Mental Health Act and knowledge of the Act and its implications and limitations is essential to working as an ACT nurse. The Nurse provides treatment services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, addictions and/or chronic medical conditions and ensures integration and continuity across the care continuum. The Nurse establishes and maintains relationships with, and consults with community health clinics, hospitals, housing providers and the interdisciplinary teams to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need. The Nurse performs duties such as intake, mental and physical health and substance use assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation with hospitals around care planning and discharge, wound care and medication monitoring and administration. Job Information Job Competition # job2025.101 Closing Date: Midnight, March 28, 2025 Job: Community Outreach Nurse / Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Assertive Community Treatment Team, Permanent, Full‑Time Position, 0.6 FTE Hourly Range: $40.21–$57.78 (BCNU Level 3 RN/RPN) Hours: 1.0 (or 0.6 FTE) Average of 75 hours Bi‑weekly (or 45 hours for 0.6) Schedule: Rotating 8‑week schedule; Shifts in this position are from 08:30 AM – 06:30 PM on both weekdays and weekends. Includes a 30‑minute unpaid meal break. Work Site: 283 East 11th Ave. Vancouver, BC Start Date: As soon as possible Condition: A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment with RainCity Housing. Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act. Requirements: Job requires employee to be able to drive for outreach visits, have a valid BC driver's license with a clear abstract, and be eligible for a MODO account. Program Summary ACT is an evidence‑based transdisciplinary mental health team that provides outreach support to clients with severe and persistent mental health and substance use diagnoses. The RainCity ACT team also provides housing support for clients using a ‘housing first’ framework. Self‑determination, choice and harm reduction are at the centre of all considerations with respect to the provision of ACT services. Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelors or Diploma (RN/RPN) in Nursing; Current practising registration with the BCCNM (BC College of Nurses and Midwives). Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health and addiction concerns, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge and Abilities Broad knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of mental illness and substance use. Knowledge and experience with harm reduction principles. Basic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client, including the BC Mental Health Act. Demonstrated understanding of oppression and marginalization, specifically as related to people with experience of a mental illness, addiction, or homelessness. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in an urban environment and willingness to provide flexible and creative care. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Physical ability to perform the duties of outreach nursing, including light lifting (up to 15 lb) and walking/stairs in community settings. Application Instructions Please submit both a cover letter and resume to apply, describing your suitability for this position. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. As part of the application process, you may be asked a short set of questions to provide further information about your experience and availability. Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Diversity and Inclusion RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people, and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. As we work towards building a diverse staff team, we are particularly seeking applicants who identify as being Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, applicants with personal lived expertise, and 2SLGBTQ+ identified people. We are committed to making our organization a safer place for our staff, with steps taken to create space for learning and unlearning. RainCity’s department of Indigenous Cultural Services was created with the purpose to acknowledge the unique history and service needs of our Indigenous staff and tenants in respect to accessing culturally relevant and culturally sensitive care and support. RainCity’s Black Affinity Group was formed to provide support for Black staff by creating a safe space to support each other, network, debrief, and to heal from the impact of harm endured. Candidates are welcome to self‑identifying in their cover letters as Black, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. All of our employees are expected to develop and exhibit skills to contribute to safety in the workplace, including demonstrating anti‑racism knowledge and skills to support racialized communities, including knowledge of Canada’s historical and ongoing colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples, and commitment to learn and uphold the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Employees are also expected to demonstrate anti‑discrimination knowledge and skills to support equity‑seeking groups, including the 2SLGBTQA+ community, people who use drugs and alcohol, people living with mental health issues and sex workers. Accessibility Support In our efforts to provide a barrier‑free workplace, we invite you to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations that might be needed for you to participate in the interview or selection process by sending an email to hr.inbox@raincityhousing.org. Assistance With Application If you’re having any difficulty creating an account or submitting your resume: dfrecruitingsupport@raincityhousing.org for assistance. Union Information RainCity Housing is a unionized workplace. Along with the union, we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC. We promote a workplace that treats both staff and the people accessing services with dignity and respect. #J-18808-Ljbffr