ACT - Nurse Level 3 (Days)

RainCity Housing; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

RainCity Housing is seeking a Community Outreach Nurse to provide client-centered care to individuals with mental health and addiction issues. The role involves assessing needs, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with various health services. This part-time position requires a Bachelor's in Nursing and experience in mental health care. The nurse will work within a supportive team to enhance the lives of those facing homelessness and mental health challenges.

Benefits

5 days paid leave for Indigenous Employees

8 weeks paid leave for gender-affirming care

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Unlimited Physiotherapy and Massage

Employer-paid benefits for regular employees

Qualifications

• 3 years’ recent related experience providing treatment services.
• Knowledge of BC Mental Health Act and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate care for clients with mental health needs.
• Provide treatment services including crisis intervention and medication monitoring.
• Collaborate with community health clinics and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Mental Health

Addiction Support

Harm Reduction

Crisis Intervention

Client-Centered Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM | Expires Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 6:59 AM

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy ̓, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən ̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qiqéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh in so-called Sunshine Coast.

About Us – A home for every person

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.

RainCity Housing has been developing emerging and promising practices for over 40 years in social services and healthcare, providing Housing First, harm reduction, and supports for community members who access our services. To learn more, check out our innovations page. You can visit our Indeed page and click on the “Follow” button to be notified of new job openings: ca.indeed.com/cmp/Raincity-Housing-and-Support-Society/about.

You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Benefits:

• 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year
• 8 weeks of paid leave for gender-affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender-diverse employees, cumulative total
• Employee and Family Assistance Program available to ALL employees, including 24-hour helpline, Personal counselling, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Referral and Advisory Services, and Health Coaching: https://www.fseap.ca/
• Employer-paid benefits for regular Part-time and Full-time employees:
• Unlimited Physiotherapy and Unlimited Massage
• Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, Group Life Benefit $50,000, Long Term Disability, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies

Position Summary

ACT nurses assess, identify, plan, implement, and evaluate the care required to assist ACT team clients in meeting their physical, psychiatric, social, and spiritual needs. The Nurse works within the team’s interdisciplinary clinical framework to provide client-centered and strengths-based care in accordance with the BCCNM Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission, vision, and values and established policy and protocols of RainCity Housing and the ACT team.

Many of our clients are certified under the Mental Health Act, and knowledge of the Act and its implications and limitations is essential to working as an ACT nurse.

The Nurse provides treatment services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, addictions, and/or chronic medical conditions and ensures integration and continuity across the care continuum. The Nurse establishes and maintains relationships with, and consults with community health clinics, hospitals, housing providers, and interdisciplinary teams to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need. Duties include intake, mental and physical health and substance use assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation with hospitals around care planning and discharge, wound care, and medication monitoring and administration.

Job Competition # job2025.100

Closing Date: Midnight, October 24, 2025

Job: Community Outreach Nurse, Assertive Community Treatment Team, Permanent, Part-Time Position, 0.6 FTE

Hourly Range: $40.21-$57.78 (BCNU Level 3 RN/RPN)

Hours: 0.6 FTE Average of 45 hours Bi-weekly

Schedule: Rotating 8-week schedule; Shifts from 08:30AM - 6:30PM on weekdays and weekends. Includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break.

Start Date: As soon as possible

A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment. Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act.

This role requires driving outreach across Vancouver. The employee must have a clear driving record and Class 5 license or use of a personal vehicle.

Program Summary

ACT is an evidence-based transdisciplinary mental health team providing outreach support to clients with severe and persistent mental health and substance use diagnoses, including housing support within a ‘housing first’ framework. Self-determination, choice, and harm reduction are central to our services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (RN or RPN).
• Current practicing registration with the BCCNM.
• Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health and addiction concerns, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Broad knowledge of diagnoses, treatment, and support resources related to mental illness and substance use.
• Experience with harm reduction principles.
• Basic knowledge of legislation and policies related to clients, including the BC Mental Health Act.
• Understanding of oppression and marginalization, especially concerning those with mental illness, addiction, or homelessness.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and provide flexible, creative care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Physical ability to perform outreach nursing duties, including light lifting (up to 15lb) and walking/stairs in community settings.

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Please submit a cover letter and resume explaining your suitability for this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Diversity and Inclusion

RainCity Housing values diversity and encourages applicants from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. We are committed to creating a safer, inclusive environment and supporting cultural relevance and sensitivity in our services. Accommodations are available upon request.

For application support, contact [e-mail]. For technical assistance, contact [e-mail]. Include a cover letter explaining your motivation and fit for the role to enhance your application.