Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Nurse

Fraser Health; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a dedicated Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Nurse to join their team in Abbotsford. In this vital role, you will coordinate and deliver essential services to clients at risk of sexually transmitted infections and blood borne diseases. You'll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, utilizing outreach and harm reduction strategies to ensure effective care. With a commitment to community health and a supportive work environment, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on public health while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a fulfilling career. If you're passionate about health care and community service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Employee discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in public health and communicable disease management.
• Certification in Reproductive Health and strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sexual health and blood borne infection services for clients.
• Utilize outreach approaches to engage at-risk populations.
• Provide harm reduction education and support to clients.

Skills

HIV management

STI management

Public health nursing

Case management

Immunization

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Nurse with BCCNM

Graduation from an approved nursing school

Certification in Reproductive Health

Tools

Computerized client care information system

Medical equipment for immunization

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.
Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Relief Full-Time opportunity for a Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Nurse to support Population & Public Health in Abbotsford, B.C.

Abbotsford is known as the Agriculture Capital of Canada, a large rural city set against stunning views of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains and Washington’s Mount Baker. With a lower cost of living than Metro Vancouver, the area attracts residents who want a slower pace and enjoy a small-town feel.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: Eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.

*Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections (SHBBI) Nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating and providing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation services for Fraser Health clients who have, or are at risk for, sexually transmitted or blood borne infections such as HIV, Hep C, and other associated health conditions. This role supports clients living with HIV through an integrated case management approach, utilizing best practices including outreach and harm reduction principles to engage and retain clients in care. This role provides sexual health and youth clinical (sexually transmitted infection and contraception) services through established clinics and outreach settings and provides sexual health promotion and prevention activities in the community. The nurse will also conduct case investigation, follow-up, and contact tracing for reportable communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinates and participates in providing sexual health and blood borne infection (SHBBI) services related to HIV, Hepatitis C, and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). This includes sexual health clinical testing services in both clinical and outreach settings as well as pre- and post-test counseling and partner notification and referral.
2. Utilizes outreach approaches to engage with at-risk populations.
3. Develops excellent working relationships both internally and externally, including physicians, acute care, primary health care centres, and others in facilitating seamless service for people affected by HIV, Hepatitis C, and other related health concerns.
4. Utilizes best practices literature, research, and local information to inform the development of HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexual health-related services.
5. Provides harm reduction education, counselling, and support to access services for at-risk populations.
6. Applies an integrated case management approach in collaboration with other services and community partners to ensure appropriate, culturally sensitive, relevant, and efficient care and support for clients affected by HIV and Hepatitis C.
7. Utilizes the social determinants of health and within the framework of health promotion, harm reduction, and prevention, identifies the health issues, behaviours, needs, barriers, and challenges for at-risk populations. Works collaboratively in a team setting to develop creative strategies to address the challenges.
8. Contributes to Fraser Health community planning processes relating to the establishment and maintenance of HIV and Hepatitis C and related services to address the continuum of care. Acts as a Public Health Nursing resource related to HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexual health by sharing information and best practices, participating in train-the-trainer activities, and assisting with the development of protocols.
9. Immunizes children and adults against vaccine-preventable diseases.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Graduation from an approved school of nursing including a public health nursing component. Certification in Reproductive Health (STIs) with BCCNM, and two (2) years' recent experience in public health/communicable disease management including experience performing HIV testing and certified contraceptive management nursing practices or equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience. Valid BC Driver's Licence and possession of a personal vehicle for business use.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Broad knowledge of HIV, STI, and Communicable Disease management.
• Broad knowledge of immunization and related reactions and contraindications.
• Demonstrated ability to administer injections and recognize adverse reactions.
• Knowledge and skill in applying the principles of health promotion, community development, and population health.
• Knowledge and skill in working with culturally diverse and/or vulnerable populations, including LGBT2SQQ+ persons, persons who use substances, and individuals with mental health concerns.
• Knowledge and skill in working with Trauma Informed practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety, community resources, and agencies as required.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and email software.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff, and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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