Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Nurse

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Full‑Time opportunity for a Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Nurse to support Population & Public Health in Surrey, B.C.

Surrey – a flourishing city with abundant parkland and premier golf courses – is one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. It has over 6,000 acres of parkland, 15 golf courses, and retains a rural flavour with about 35 % of its land designated as agricultural.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us:

- Comprehensive, 100% Employer‑Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.

- Generous Vacation Time: Eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation.

- Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.

- Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.

- Maternity Top‑Up: Receive an 87% top‑up during maternity leave.

- TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.

- Additional employee discounts and perks available.

*Eligibility based on employment status.

Detailed Overview

The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections (SHBBI) Nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating and providing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation services for Fraser Health clients who have, or are at risk for, sexually transmitted or blood borne infections such as HIV, Hep C and other associated health conditions. This role supports clients living with HIV through an integrated case‑management approach, utilizing best practices including outreach and harm reduction principles to engage and retain clients in care. The nurse provides sexual health and youth clinical services through established clinics and outreach settings, and offers sexual health promotion and prevention activities in the community. The nurse also conducts case investigation, follow‑up, and contact tracing for reportable communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinates and participates in providing sexual health and blood born infection services related to HIV, Hepatitis C and other STIs and associated health conditions, including testing, pre‑ and post‑test counseling, partner notification and referral.

2. Utilizes outreach approaches to engage at‑risk populations.

3. Develops excellent working relationships both internally and externally to facilitate seamless service for people affected by HIV, Hepatitis C and related health concerns.

4. Utilizes best‑practice literature, research and local information to inform development of HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexual health related services.

5. Provides harm‑reduction education, counselling and support to access services for at‑risk populations.

6. Applies an integrated case‑management approach in collaboration with other services and community partners to ensure appropriate, culturally sensitive, relevant and efficient care and support for clients affected by HIV and Hepatitis C.

7. Utilizes the social determinants of health to identify the health issues, behaviours, needs, barriers and challenges for at‑risk populations and collaborates in a team setting to develop creative strategies.

8. Contributes to Fraser Health community planning processes relating to the establishment and maintenance of HIV and Hepatitis C services to address the continuum of care; acts as a Public Health Nursing resource by sharing information, best practices, participating in train‑the‑trainer activities and assisting with protocol development.

9. Immunizes children and adults against vaccine‑preventable disease.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practising registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Graduation from an approved school of nursing including a public health nursing component.

Certification in Reproductive Health (STIs) with BCCNM, and two (2) years’ recent experience in public health/communicable disease management, including experience performing HIV testing and certified contraceptive management nursing practices or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver’s Licence and possession of a personal vehicle for business use.

Skills and Abilities

- Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.

- Broad knowledge of HIV, STI and communicable disease management.

- Broad knowledge of immunization and related reactions and contraindications.

- Demonstrated ability to administer injections and recognize adverse reactions.

- Knowledge and skill in applying the principles of health promotion, community development and population health, including planning collaborative initiatives, building partnerships, group facilitation, health education, social marketing, use of local media and communication systems, and assessment and evaluation.

- Knowledge and skill in working with culturally diverse and/or vulnerable populations, including LGBT2SQQ+ persons, persons who use substances, and individuals with mental health concerns.

- Knowledge and skill in working with Trauma‑Informed practice.

- Comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety, community resources and agencies as required.

- Ability to operate related equipment.

- Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, internet and email software.

- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care.

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