Housing & Health Nurse Full-time Job

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. He/she/they provide training programs and critical event stress management defusing services; and liaise 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.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

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.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

 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 the signs and symptoms of common psychiatric disorders
• Considerable working knowledge of the use of psychotropic medications including contraindications, precautions, adverse effects and usual dosage and route of administration.
• Considerable knowledge of non-pharmaceutical treatment options for the treatment of psychiatric disorders
• Considerable knowledge and skills in psychosocial rehabilitation principles
• Considerable knowledge of the different types of mental health and/or addiction housing models
• Sound knowledge of substance abuse and the different types of treatment programs for substance abuse
• Sound knowledge of the role of community health resources and other social services
• Ability to provide consultation services, crisis intervention, and initiate/coordinate referrals to external agencies for services
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prepare assessment and consultation reports within established time frames
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and adapt to a changing workload
• Ability to establish workload priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to work with a diverse population from various socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to deliver training programs
• Ability to provide critical event stress management defusing services to individuals following a traumatic event
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop positive working relationships with other agencies and service providers
• Excellent assessment and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Requires travel and working periodic evenings. For positions outside of the Lower Mainland, extensive travel required.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle in order to respond to emergency and time-sensitive situation
• Maintain current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
• Criminal Record Check required.

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. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.
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. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing theyve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while theyre here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:
In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
Participation in community and charitable events.