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Job Description / Duties

NOTICE: JOB POSTING #0348

POSITION: Registered Nurse (RN) 1 - full-time Jim Green, Lower Mainland

HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK:

Monday to Friday
Shift time will be 09:00 to 17:00
Shifts are 7.5 hours in length

JOB SUMMARY:

The RN supports Lookout’s clients and reports to the Director of Health to ensure that the goals and philosophy of the Society and its programs are met, while maintaining a minimal barrier, open-door service to adults who are disenfranchised and experience health issues. The people we serve may have a variety of challenging and often overlapping problems including serious mental illness, substance abuse (including IV drug use), hygiene issues, treatment (medical, psychiatric and rehab), and HIV+/Aids. This position requires travel to various Lookout sites.

JOB DUTIES: (in brief)

Provide nursing assessments, education and guidance to Lookout clients’ health needs and provide support and direction to services as appropriate
Provide primary care services including wound care, immunizations and chronic disease management
Oversee the medication administration program and support evolving best practices
Work as a collaborative partner with Leadership and external agencies to provide mental and physical health supports
Participate in and contribute to shared client meetings, case conferences and local clinical rounds as required/appropriate
Observe clients who are consuming drugs, assessing for and managing signs of overdose, and when necessary, administering interventions to counter an overdose, according to established protocols.
Provide crisis intervention and/or extraordinary services where appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications / Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
Criminal Record Clearance – vulnerable sector
OFA 1 First Aid Certificate
Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Negative TB Test
Fully vaccinated against COVID
Naloxone Training an asset
Crisis Intervention Skills Training an asset
Knowledge and experience with basic computer programs (Word, Microsoft Outlook)
Minimum two (2) years sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to clients in chronic addiction
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client centered recovery model in mental illness.
Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills
Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment
Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects)
Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment
Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources
Demonstrated ability to conduct psychiatric assessments
Demonstrated ability to provide treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and case coordination
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
Demonstrated knowledge of the harm reduction model, Mental Health System and related agencies and Addiction Support organizations.
Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment
Ability to deal with clients with mental health and substance abuse issues
Broad knowledge of harm reduction approach to client care
Demonstrated ability to apply decision making and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Additional Information

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.

Salary: Dependent upon applicants' length of seniority (as per BCNU Collective Agreement)

Contact Information

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume, and quote Job Posting # in subject line

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until June 13, 2022 at 5:00pm

Internal applicants must notify manager of intent to apply. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED c. BCNU, Shop Steward

Employer Profile

Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income, who have few, if any, housing or support options. As the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. We believe that helping people help themselves is essential in addressing homelessness and all the issues that surround it. Securing appropriate housing is
the first and most essential step in achieving responsible and independent individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca.