Health Nurse

Overview

HOUSING & HEALTH NURSE (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

LOCATION: VANCOUVER,

B.C

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To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.

• Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. This role shares in a rewarding mission and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive. BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.

• In-house training and training at other institutions for roles related to current positions or advancement within BC Housing.
• Wellness programs including fitness, smoking cessation, flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn sessions.
• Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• Livegreen incentives including an employee transit pass program and other sustainable transportation initiatives.
• Active Social Club with seasonal events and group discounts to other events.
• Participation in community and charitable events.

Note:
Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status.

HOUSING & HEALTH NURSE (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

Salary: $87,312.23 - $ Annually

Reporting to the assigned supervisor, the Housing & Health Nurse (HHN) is responsible for providing assessment and consultative services for applicants and tenants with complex social and healthcare needs and/or behavioural problems. The role includes training programs and critical event stress management defusing services; liaising with regional and community health authorities, non-profit housing societies, and co-operative housing groups. The position currently registered as Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or both may provide direct service delivery to clients participating in BC Housing Programs and provide clinical oversight to other Housing and Health Services staff.

Education & Experience:

• Degree from a recognized program for Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
• Eligible to practice nursing in the Province of British Columbia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN).
• Extensive experience working with persons with psychiatric disorders and complex social and/or health care needs and/or behavioural issues in a community setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of signs and symptoms of common medical conditions.
• Considerable working knowledge of medications usually prescribed for common medical conditions.
• Considerable knowledge of signs and symptoms of common psychiatric disorders.
• Considerable knowledge of psychotropic medications including contraindications, precautions, adverse effects and usual dosage and route of administration.
• Considerable knowledge of non-pharmaceutical treatment options for psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles and housing models related to mental health and addiction.
• Understanding of substance abuse treatment programs and community health resources.
• Ability to provide consultation, crisis intervention, and coordinate referrals to external agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to prepare assessment and consultation reports…