Top Benefits
About the role
Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work**™** Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Community Health Nurse to join our team in providing testing, care, and health education to help reduce the spread of HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections. This role combines clinic-based and community outreach work, focusing on harm reduction, client empowerment, and positive health outcomes for diverse and often marginalized populations. You will work on a casual basis with shifts assigned to cover ongoing vacant shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide HIV/HCV/STI testing within RN scope of practice, with treatment and referrals as needed
- Deliver harm reduction education, counselling, and support in clinical and community settings
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to support client care and prevention efforts
- Maintain accurate client and program data, records, and reports
- Provide culturally safe health education for LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities
- Distribute harm reduction supplies and train individuals/community partners in Naloxone use
- Liaise with housing providers, mental health, and substance use services to coordinate holistic client support
Required Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a recognized institution
- Current RN licensure with membership in BCCNP
- Minimum 2 years of recent community or public health nursing experience with a communicable disease component, or equivalent training and experience
- Experience working with street-involved or vulnerable populations
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Ability to lift up to 10 kg for extended periods
- Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check
Note: Applicants without STI Certified Practice who are willing to complete the certification will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- STI Certified Practice
- Contraceptive Management Certified Practice
- Pelvic Exam Course
- Phlebotomy Training
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate
- First Aid
What We Offer
- A workplace recognized for its supportive environment and employee wellbeing
- Robust opportunities for professional growth and training
- Incentive rewards, team building events, and a friendly, collaborative culture
About Hollyburn Family Services
Hollyburn Family Services has been providing quality programs, counselling, and support services to children, youth, seniors and families since 1990.
Hollyburn Family Services is comprised of three legal entities: Hollyburn Family Services Ltd., Hollyburn Support Services Ltd. and Hollyburn Family Services Society. Each entity is a distinct registered corporation with its own governance structure, unique programs and separate financial operation.
Together, the three entities form the umbrella agency commonly referred to as Hollyburn Family Services and benefit from the synergy created by common values, commitment to client-centred service, high standards of operation and strong staff culture. Hollyburn Family Services has been accredited since 2000, operates programs accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and remains committed to continuous quality improvement across all its programs.
Top Benefits
About the role
Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work**™** Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Community Health Nurse to join our team in providing testing, care, and health education to help reduce the spread of HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections. This role combines clinic-based and community outreach work, focusing on harm reduction, client empowerment, and positive health outcomes for diverse and often marginalized populations. You will work on a casual basis with shifts assigned to cover ongoing vacant shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide HIV/HCV/STI testing within RN scope of practice, with treatment and referrals as needed
- Deliver harm reduction education, counselling, and support in clinical and community settings
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to support client care and prevention efforts
- Maintain accurate client and program data, records, and reports
- Provide culturally safe health education for LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities
- Distribute harm reduction supplies and train individuals/community partners in Naloxone use
- Liaise with housing providers, mental health, and substance use services to coordinate holistic client support
Required Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a recognized institution
- Current RN licensure with membership in BCCNP
- Minimum 2 years of recent community or public health nursing experience with a communicable disease component, or equivalent training and experience
- Experience working with street-involved or vulnerable populations
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Ability to lift up to 10 kg for extended periods
- Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check
Note: Applicants without STI Certified Practice who are willing to complete the certification will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- STI Certified Practice
- Contraceptive Management Certified Practice
- Pelvic Exam Course
- Phlebotomy Training
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate
- First Aid
What We Offer
- A workplace recognized for its supportive environment and employee wellbeing
- Robust opportunities for professional growth and training
- Incentive rewards, team building events, and a friendly, collaborative culture
About Hollyburn Family Services
Hollyburn Family Services has been providing quality programs, counselling, and support services to children, youth, seniors and families since 1990.
Hollyburn Family Services is comprised of three legal entities: Hollyburn Family Services Ltd., Hollyburn Support Services Ltd. and Hollyburn Family Services Society. Each entity is a distinct registered corporation with its own governance structure, unique programs and separate financial operation.
Together, the three entities form the umbrella agency commonly referred to as Hollyburn Family Services and benefit from the synergy created by common values, commitment to client-centred service, high standards of operation and strong staff culture. Hollyburn Family Services has been accredited since 2000, operates programs accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and remains committed to continuous quality improvement across all its programs.