Regional Harm Reduction Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full time

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, Public Health, under the clinical direction of the Medical Health Officer (MHO), and in collaboration with the Overdose Response Manager and other key Island Health staff, the Regional Harm Reduction Coordinator provides leadership across the designated geography of Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) in the education, planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of harm reduction services. As an integral member of the senior Substance Use Harm Reduction team, the Regional Harm Reduction Coordinator contributes to the professional and organizational vision as it pertains to both geography-specific and Island-wide harm reduction strategies and service delivery.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Nursing or related field such as Public Health, Health Promotion or Social Work and a minimum of five (5) years' recent related experience including one (1) year supervisory experience in a complex, multi-union environment. Experience working with marginalized populations and with community resources is required.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Eligible for registration with the appropriate professional body.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation and government policies as related to harm reduction services.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated program development skills.
- Ability to administer, oversee and coordinate the delivery of contracted community health services.
- Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and multiple community agencies.
- Ability to provide group leadership, facilitate professional development, facilitate change and perform needs assessments and program evaluations.
- Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize own work.
- Effective interpersonal and leadership skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships.
- Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning.
- Ability to work with computer technology at a sophisticated level.
- Extensive travel is a requirement of the position.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

**Job Requirements**:



  • Nanaimo, Canada AVI Health & Community Services Society Full time

    The **ENHANCED HARM REDUCTION SERVICE (EHR)** is a new program operating out of our Community Health Centre in Nanaimo. The EHR is a flexible, community‐based, harm reduction program that will provide pharmaceutical alternatives to the toxic street drug supply along with wrap around supports. Our services are delivered across the traditional territories of...

  • Casual Lpn

    1 week ago


    Nanaimo, Canada AVI Health & Community Services Full time

    The **ENHANCED HARM REDUCTION SERVICE (EHR)** is a new program operating out of our Community Health Centre in Nanaimo. The EHR is a flexible, community‐based, harm reduction program that will provide pharmaceutical alternatives to the toxic street drug supply along with wrap around supports. Our services are delivered across the traditional territories of...

  • Regional Coordinator

    4 weeks ago


    Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to...


  • Nanaimo, Canada City of Nanaimo Full time

    **Zero Waste Coordinator**: **Department**: Public Works **Closing Date**: Dec 06, 2023 4:30 PM **Competition Number**: 23-121 **Job Summary**: The City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Zero Waste Coordinator._ _Reporting to the Manager, Sanitation, Recycling & Cemeteries, the incumbent will be responsible for the planning, development, design,...

  • Program Coordinator

    4 weeks ago


    Nanaimo, Canada NANAIMO FAMILY LIFE ASSOCIATION Full time

    **SHINE (Seniors Housing Information & Navigation Ease)** **Program Coordinator - Nanaimo** **JOB OVERVIEW** The goals of the SHINE program are to support housing stability for seniors and reduce risks of housing instability and loss by providing information, navigation, and one-to-one support. The NFLA SHINE program also strives to increase the health...

  • Shelter Worker

    4 days ago


    Nanaimo, Canada Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter Full time

    **The Shelter Worker is responsible to and reports directly to the Lead Hand or the Shelter Coordinator** **Job Summary**:Provides support, food, security, advocacy, information, crisis intervention and referrals to shelter guests. **Function**:To provide direct support to guests of the Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter within the parameters of Shelter...


  • Nanaimo, Canada Regional District of Nanaimo Full time

    **Notice of Employment Opportunity** **Emergency Planning Coordinator**: **ABOUT THE ROLE** The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Emergency Planning Coordinator working with the Emergency Services Team. The Emergency Planning Coordinator is responsible for supporting, coordinating and facilitating of emergency management...


  • Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Regional District of Nanaimo Full time

    Notice of Employment OpportunityEmergency Planning CoordinatorABOUT THE ROLEThe Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Emergency Planning Coordinator working with the Emergency Services Team.The Emergency Planning Coordinator is responsible for supporting, coordinating and facilitating of emergency management activities in the...


  • Nanaimo, Canada Regional District of Nanaimo Full time

    **Notice of Employment Opportunity** **Legislative Services and FOIPP Coordinator**: **ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE** The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is seeking two (2) Permanent Full-Time Legislative Services and FOIPP Coordinators, within the Legislative Services Department. The RDN is one of 27 regional districts in the Province of British Columbia....


  • Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting...


  • Nanaimo, Canada Regional District of Nanaimo Full time

    **Notice of Employment Opportunity** **Fire Services Coordinator**: **ABOUT THE ROLE** The Regional District of Nanaimo has a permanent fulltime opportunity for a self-motivated, innovative, and cooperative Fire Services Coordinator to assist with the effective and efficient delivery and administration of fire protection services and programs in the...


  • Nanaimo, Canada Regional District of Nanaimo Full time

    **Notice of Employment Opportunity** **Climate Action Outreach Coordinator**: **ABOUT THE ROLE** The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a Temporary Full Time Climate Action Outreach Coordinator with Long Range Planning, Energy and Sustainability Services. The Climate Action Outreach Coordinator contributes to the effective delivery of public outreach...


  • Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Regional District of Nanaimo Full time

    Notice of Employment OpportunitySpecial Projects Coordinator, WastewaterABOUT THE ROLEThe Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Special Projects Coordinator, Wastewater, primarily based at the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre, who will contribute to the effective operations by assisting in the development of comprehensive...


  • Nanaimo, Canada Regional District of Nanaimo Full time

    **Notice of Employment Opportunity** **Special Projects Coordinator**: **ABOUT THE ROLE** The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is seeking a Permanent Full-Time (PFT) Special Projects Coordinator in the Solid Waste Department. **QUALIFICATIONS** Qualifications include a degree in environmental studies, geography, environmental planning, public...

  • Mhsu Clinician

    1 month ago


    Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Working in the...


  • Nanaimo, Canada Connective Support Society Full time

    **Position Title**: Restorative Justice Case Manager **Wage Grid**:$23.00-$27.00 per hour starting wage. **Schedule: 20-30 hours/week** **Reports to**: Program Managers **Connective Support Society Nanaimo **(formerly Nanaimo Region John Howard Society) is one of 3 self-managed Connective Support Societies in BC who share the same mission to respond to...

  • Team Leader

    6 days ago


    Nanaimo, Canada NARSF Programs Ltd. Full time

    **Key Responsibilities**: - Provide operational oversight of Skills Based Group and WM/SR Programming. - Supervise and delegate day-to-day program operations and provide oversight, support, and mentoring of staff group. - Provide administrative oversight for facility, contracted care providers and staff scheduling. - Develop a strong working knowledge of...


  • Nanaimo, Canada NARSF Programs Ltd Full time

    Youth Worker **SKILLS AND ABILITIES**: - Demonstrated ability to lead groups of youth - Knowledge of adolescent development and family systems approaches - Knowledge of theories of substance use, including Motivational Interviewing, Continuum of Care, Stages of Change, Harm Reduction, Biopsychosocial Spiritual Model - Experience in working with youth who...


  • Nanaimo, Canada Simatech Vapour Shop Full time

    We are now hiring for full/part time Sales Associate at our Nanaimo Metral Seeking individuals that have vape knowledge. Are you passionate about vaping or think this job is for you? Are you passionate about helping others in understanding the benefits of tobacco harm reduction? Are you an outgoing, energetic and trustworthy individual? If this sounds like...


  • Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Regional District of Nanaimo Full time

    Organizational ProfileThe Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is located on the beautiful central east coast of Vancouver Island, incorporating the municipalities of Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach, and seven unincorporated electoral areas that lie between Cassidy to the south and Bowser to the north. The RDN is situated within the...