Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Nurse

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in Surrey. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on public health by providing essential services for clients at risk of sexually transmitted infections. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing, particularly in public health, and be passionate about community health initiatives. With comprehensive employer-paid benefits and generous vacation time, this position promises not just a job, but a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Additional employee discounts

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in BC.
• Graduation from an approved nursing program including public health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sexual health services including testing and counseling.
• Engage at-risk populations through outreach methods.
• Provide harm reduction education and support.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of HIV and STI management

Immunization skills

Community development skills

Trauma-informed practice knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

Registered Nurse certification

Graduation from approved nursing program

Certification in Reproductive Health

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 Full-Time opportunity for a Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Nurse to support Population & Public Health in Surrey, B.C.

Surrey

A flourishing city: abundant parkland, premier golf courses, and a charming rural atmosphere. Surrey is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities and its land mass makes it one of the largest cities in the province, comparable to Vancouver, Richmond, and Burnaby combined.

Known as the City of Parks, Surrey has over 6,000 acres of parkland and 15 golf courses and driving ranges. Despite rapid growth, Surrey has maintained its rural charm, with about 35 percent of its land designated as agricultural and still actively farmed.

Benefits

• 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.
• Benefit Portability: transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: secure your future with a 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.

Overview

The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections (SHBBI) Nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation services for Fraser Health clients at risk for or affected by sexually transmitted or blood borne infections such as HIV and Hep C. This role supports clients living with HIV through an integrated case management approach, utilizing outreach and harm reduction principles, to engage and retain clients in care. The nurse provides sexual health and youth clinical services and promotes sexual health in the community, including case investigation, follow-up, and contact tracing for reportable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in providing sexual health and blood borne infection services related to HIV, Hepatitis C, and other STIs, including testing, counseling, partner notification, and referral.
• Utilize outreach methods to engage at-risk populations.
• Develop collaborative relationships with healthcare providers and community resources to facilitate seamless care.
• Use research and best practices to inform service development.
• Provide harm reduction education, counseling, and support.
• Apply an integrated case management approach with community partners for culturally sensitive care.
• Identify health issues and barriers within at-risk populations and develop strategies to address them.
• Contribute to community planning and act as a resource on HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexual health topics.
• Immunize clients against vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Perform 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 nursing program including public health. Certification in Reproductive Health (STIs) with BCCNM, plus two years' recent experience in public health/communicable disease management, including HIV testing and contraceptive practices. Valid BC Driver's License and a personal vehicle for work.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication and professionalism with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of HIV, STI, and communicable disease management.
• Knowledge of immunization and adverse reactions.
• Ability to administer injections and recognize reactions.
• Skills in health promotion, community development, and population health initiatives.
• Experience working with culturally diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Trauma-informed practice knowledge.
• Understanding of Indigenous cultural safety and community resources.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Basic computer skills for client care systems and office software.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health serves over two million people in Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley, on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. With over 48,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability. We value a respectful, caring, and trusting environment and promote equitable and culturally safe hiring practices.

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