ACT - Outreach Nurse (1.0)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Outreach Nurse to join their Assertive Community Treatment Team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on providing comprehensive care to individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. With a commitment to social equity, you will work within a supportive, interdisciplinary team to ensure clients receive the necessary resources and treatment. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a range of inclusive benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the community.

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

Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in mental health and addiction treatment.
• Clear BC Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered care for mental health and substance use.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Medication Management

Harm Reduction Principles

Community Outreach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (RN or RPN)

Job description

Job Description

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy̓, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓, 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 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 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

The ACT Nurse assesses, identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates 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, values, policies, and protocols of RainCity Housing and the ACT team.

Many clients are certified under the Mental Health Act; knowledge of this Act and its implications is essential.

The Nurse provides treatment services that are inclusive and flexible for individuals with mental illness, addictions, and/or chronic medical conditions, ensuring integration and continuity of care. Responsibilities include intake, mental and physical health assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, hospital consultation, wound care, and medication management.

Job Competition # job2025.140

Closing Date: Midnight, October 24, 2025

Job: Community Outreach Nurse, Assertive Community Treatment Team, Permanent, Full-Time, 1 FTE

Hourly Range: Starting at $41.42 (BCNU Level 3 RN/RPN)

Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly

Schedule: Rotating 8-week schedule; shifts from 08:30 AM to 6:30 PM, including weekdays and weekends, with a 30-minute unpaid meal break.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Requirements: Clear BC Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check; valid Class 5 driver’s license or use of personal vehicle for outreach across Vancouver.

Program Summary

ACT is an evidence-based, transdisciplinary mental health team providing outreach support to clients with severe mental health and substance use diagnoses, emphasizing self-determination, choice, and harm reduction within a housing first framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (RN or RPN).
• Current practicing registration with BCCNM.
• Three years’ recent experience with mental health and addiction treatment or equivalent.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of mental health and substance use diagnoses and resources.
• Experience with harm reduction principles.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, including BC Mental Health Act.
• Awareness of oppression and marginalization issues.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds, independently and in teams.
• Physical capacity for outreach duties, including light lifting and community mobility.

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Please submit a cover letter and resume explaining your suitability. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

We are committed to creating a safer, inclusive workplace and welcome accommodations. For application support or inquiries, contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Including a cover letter explaining your motivation and fit for the role can improve your chances of selection.

For additional support, connect with PRISM Employment Support Service at https://qmunity.ca/employment/.

RainCity Housing promotes dignity, respect, and human rights for all staff and clients, supporting anti-racism, anti-discrimination, and inclusivity initiatives.