Role and Facility Information
Registered Nurse - Casual
RISE Community Health Centre, 5198 Joyce Street, Vancouver
CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
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Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood (RC) neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.
RISE Community Health Centre (CHC) is a department of CNH, and is funded by the Ministry of Health. RISE CHC supports the health and well-being of Renfrew-Collingwood residents by offering community-based primary care and health promotion services. Populations of focus include Newcomers, LGBTQ2SIA+, Indigenous, Isolated Seniors, Youth, people experiencing Homelessness, those working in the Sex Trade, and those experiencing Mental Health and Substance Use issues. Services are delivered by a diverse interdisciplinary team, working in partnership with other Collingwood Neighbourhood House departments and partnering agencies.
This is an incredible opportunity be part of the RISE CHC team, where you will work with committed and passionate professionals in the provision of integrated, high quality, holistic health services. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2SIA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP)
Two (2) years’ recent related experience
Knowledge of Community Health Nurses Standards of Practice and Guidelines for clinical practitioners
Current CPR certification
An egalitarian philosophy and non-judgmental attitude (i.e. gender, culture, race, sexual orientation, language, ability and more)
Previous experience providing culturally safe, trauma-informed care to marginalized populations
Trained and proficient in conducting nursing assessments and triaging clients. Experienced in implementing interventions for common diagnoses and specific clinical situations, particularly those relevant to vulnerable (e.g. chronic disease, infectious disease, chronic pain, addictions, mental health)
Demonstrated ability to perform focused secondary assessments, integrate information from a variety of sources including diagnostics, and develop plan of care relevant to the priority populations
Demonstrated ability to employ teaching strategies to transfer knowledge to engage clients, families and groups in planning and self-management of care
Experience and comfort drawing blood
Demonstrated ability to provide treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and case coordination
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, one-on-one and in group settings, with colleagues, clients and their families
Demonstrated ability to provide health teaching in a group setting
Demonstrated ability to effectively employ conflict resolution and reconciliation techniques and approaches
Experience promoting collaboration, capacity building, teamwork, and communication within diverse interdisciplinary teams
Experience applying strategies or practices to address social determinants of health and health inequity
Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills
Broad knowledge of mental health issues and substance use and treatment, including harm reduction approaches
Broad knowledge of local community health and social service resources and referral options
Excellent planning, prioritization and time management skills
Ability to utilize Electronic Medical Records, word processing, Internet and email software
Ability to provide services through outreach
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
ASSETS
Additional nursing courses, certifications, or experience in: immunization, foot care, PAP, addictions care, wound care, contraceptive management and sexually transmitted infections
Fluency in identified non-official languages based on neighborhood demographics
Experience working with medical interpreters
Experience with OSCAR EMR.
JOB DETAILS
Salary:
$41.42–$55.91/hour (based on years of experience)
Five percent (5%) of pay for all hours worked in lieu of Statutory Holiday Pay.
Eight percent (8%) of your straight time pay in lieu of vacations.
Schedule:
Variable, Monday – Saturday, 9am – 6:30 pm
Must be available August 2 to 15, 2025
Must be available to work Mondays and Saturdays from November 2025 – January 2026
Location:
RISE Community Health Centre, 5198 Joyce Street, Vancouver and community settings in Renfrew-Collingwood
Expected Start Date: ASAP
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, CNH will not consider your job application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants.
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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