Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Complex Residential Housing - Alouette Site Homes team in Maple Ridge, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and is responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participates in team meeting, engages in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintains and updates own knowledge.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This complex MHSU Tertiary housing initiative is located in Maple Ridge, BC, and is a vital component of the Tertiary Care Continuum outside of the hospital setting. The nursing team will provide long-term psychosocial and rehabilitative care for up to 18 residents in two newly renovated homes, while working in a setting that provides a unique opportunity for professional growth, skill development and experience expansion in delivering high-quality MHSU care.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Complex Residential Housing - Alouette Site Homes team in Maple Ridge, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and is responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participates in team meeting, engages in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintains and updates own knowledge.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This complex MHSU Tertiary housing initiative is located in Maple Ridge, BC, and is a vital component of the Tertiary Care Continuum outside of the hospital setting. The nursing team will provide long-term psychosocial and rehabilitative care for up to 18 residents in two newly renovated homes, while working in a setting that provides a unique opportunity for professional growth, skill development and experience expansion in delivering high-quality MHSU care.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Req ID: 215540 Location: Central Zone, Joseph Howe Centre Department: OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Nurse Practitioner provides health care service as a member of the collaborative team that includes Clinical nurse lead, Occupational and Physical therapists, Wellness Navigators, Social Workers and Care Coordinators. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive clinical care to increase access to equitable primary care to community members who are unhoused and to improve the health status of marginalized and underserved populations. To create a collaborative environment in which information, knowledge and resources are shared among team members. The NP partners with and complements other members of the health care team for the achievement of person-centered care. The NP as the most responsible healthcare provider (MRHCP), works autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret laboratory tests, order and interpret reports of diagnostic imaging investigations, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform procedures. The NP provides direct care and partners with other members of the health care team for the achievement of the most appropriate and timely care for patients. working autonomously or in collaboration with other members of the team, the NP provides care for and monitors the physical/biologic, psychologic, and spiritual needs of patients and integrates these into holistic care plans engaging as appropriate with family, community, and other agencies/services.
The NP adheres to the NSCN Standards for Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics and is responsible and accountable at all times for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, and professional, and ethical standards. The NP is accountable to identify, analyze, and evaluate activities that are reflective of quality improvement initiatives.
The Bridge is a shelter where health and social supports are available in a way that is trauma-informed, grounded in harm reduction, and culturally safe, honoring each guest's lived experience and autonomy while fostering dignity, compassion, connection, and choice.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Masters of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice stream
Registered with the NSCN with active-practicing status, with a license to practice as an Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia or eligible for registration
Successful in the Nurse Practitioner examination
Current certification in BCLS or wiling to obtain
Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and aptitude for progressive, innovative, and creative thinking
Adaptable to changing situations and environments
Possesses strong leadership and organizational skills and a high degree of judgment and initiative
Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent Part Time 50%; 37.5 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$59.46 - $69.52 Hourly $71.95 with 25 years of NP experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Req ID: 215540 Location: Central Zone, Joseph Howe Centre Department: OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Nurse Practitioner provides health care service as a member of the collaborative team that includes Clinical nurse lead, Occupational and Physical therapists, Wellness Navigators, Social Workers and Care Coordinators. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive clinical care to increase access to equitable primary care to community members who are unhoused and to improve the health status of marginalized and underserved populations. To create a collaborative environment in which information, knowledge and resources are shared among team members. The NP partners with and complements other members of the health care team for the achievement of person-centered care. The NP as the most responsible healthcare provider (MRHCP), works autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret laboratory tests, order and interpret reports of diagnostic imaging investigations, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform procedures. The NP provides direct care and partners with other members of the health care team for the achievement of the most appropriate and timely care for patients. working autonomously or in collaboration with other members of the team, the NP provides care for and monitors the physical/biologic, psychologic, and spiritual needs of patients and integrates these into holistic care plans engaging as appropriate with family, community, and other agencies/services.
The NP adheres to the NSCN Standards for Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics and is responsible and accountable at all times for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, and professional, and ethical standards. The NP is accountable to identify, analyze, and evaluate activities that are reflective of quality improvement initiatives.
The Bridge is a shelter where health and social supports are available in a way that is trauma-informed, grounded in harm reduction, and culturally safe, honoring each guest's lived experience and autonomy while fostering dignity, compassion, connection, and choice.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Masters of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice stream
Registered with the NSCN with active-practicing status, with a license to practice as an Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia or eligible for registration
Successful in the Nurse Practitioner examination
Current certification in BCLS or wiling to obtain
Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and aptitude for progressive, innovative, and creative thinking
Adaptable to changing situations and environments
Possesses strong leadership and organizational skills and a high degree of judgment and initiative
Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent Part Time 50%; 37.5 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$59.46 - $69.52 Hourly $71.95 with 25 years of NP experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Resources/Educator Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Vancouver Community Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) team at Raven Song Community Health Center in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
Vancouver Community Adult MHSU Teams:
The Vancouver Community Adult MHSU team supports adults 19 years of age and older with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders or conditions. This program is designed to be neighbourhood-based and works as a inter-disciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnerships with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers.
As a Clinical Resource/Educator Nurse, you will:
Assess team learning needs by observing care provision and other activities.
Provide consultation and education to nursing staff, team members and students using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and teaching and learning principles/processes.
Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of educational programs, activities and resources.
Consult, confer, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research.
Assist the Director with related administrative activities.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Three (3) years’ recent related nursing experience in mental health and/or long term care education, as appropriate to the job, including one (1) year’s related teaching experience and or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Drivers License.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness, as applicable to the job.
Knowledge of gerontology and geriatric psychiatry and nursing standards of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association and current practices in long term care, as applicable to the job.
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care.
Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient/client care.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care for a caseload of clients.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to use research and methodology in practice.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, work direction and consultation.
Demonstrated skill in facilitating groups that include professionals/patient/clients and or patient/clients/family members.
Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate.
Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and staff of outside agencies.
Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability in conducting physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized patient/client care information system.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
VCH is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, and BC’s Top Employers in 2026.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Resources/Educator Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Vancouver Community Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) team at Raven Song Community Health Center in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
Vancouver Community Adult MHSU Teams:
The Vancouver Community Adult MHSU team supports adults 19 years of age and older with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders or conditions. This program is designed to be neighbourhood-based and works as a inter-disciplinary team to encourage collaboration and partnerships with local community services, including family physicians and other care providers.
As a Clinical Resource/Educator Nurse, you will:
Assess team learning needs by observing care provision and other activities.
Provide consultation and education to nursing staff, team members and students using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and teaching and learning principles/processes.
Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of educational programs, activities and resources.
Consult, confer, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research.
Assist the Director with related administrative activities.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Three (3) years’ recent related nursing experience in mental health and/or long term care education, as appropriate to the job, including one (1) year’s related teaching experience and or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Drivers License.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness, as applicable to the job.
Knowledge of gerontology and geriatric psychiatry and nursing standards of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association and current practices in long term care, as applicable to the job.
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care.
Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient/client care.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care for a caseload of clients.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to use research and methodology in practice.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, work direction and consultation.
Demonstrated skill in facilitating groups that include professionals/patient/clients and or patient/clients/family members.
Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate.
Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and staff of outside agencies.
Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability in conducting physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized patient/client care information system.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
VCH is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, and BC’s Top Employers in 2026.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Are you passionate about mental health and making a difference in your community? Join CMHA Today!
Why Join CMHA Simcoe County?
Generous paid time off
We’re a growing organization, which means growing opportunities!
Enjoy free EFAP, with special discounts for you and your family.
Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada.
Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities.
A 35 hour/week work schedule.
Committed to implementing an evidence-based DEI Action Plan.
Located north of the GTA; Simcoe County offers a blend of rural charm and modern amenities, with access to outdoor activities on Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe.
Do you need assistance applying? Please contact our HR Team at hr@cmhastarttalking.ca for support or to submit your application.
Position Summary:
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch seeks a Nurse Practitioner, who, in accordance with the agency’s policies, standards, and guidelines, provides primary health care, health promotion & education, and advocacy for rostered patients.
What You'll Do:
Oversee daily operations of a NP Clinic targeted at marginalized clients who would otherwise not have consistent access to primary care.
As the lead clinician at the NP Clinic, perform all aspects of NP nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Manage 0.5 FTE RPN and 2 part-time Peers Support Workers, and liaise with Telemedicine Nurse, to support NP Clinic operations.
Maintain appropriate physician consultation.
Oversee a process to intake, roster and/or waitlist eligible patients prioritizing CMHA SCB clients who are not attached to primary care elsewhere.
Refer patients to specialists, hospitals, community agencies, and/ or in-house staff as needed.
Work in collaboration with other CMHA SCB staff and programs to coordinate and advocate for services/resources to meet patient needs such as housing, financial, vocational, educational, social, recreational, medical, legal, ADL, etc..
Ensure clinical documentation is completed as required and that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Write reports, support letters, and chart summaries for transfer and/or legal purposes, as well as other related patient and workload measurement documents as required.
Ensure program-level adherence to all relevant policies and procedures.
Recommend and implement health, safety, and security procedures for staff and premises as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Active registration in good standing as an RN (Extended Class) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Fluency in French or another second language would be an asset.
Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Minimum three (3) years' experience in mental health and/or addictions (community-based setting preferred).
Must have a reliable source of transportation.
Salary Scale:
$115,461 - $120,921 per annum* ($63.44 - $66.44 per hour)
*based on a 1.0 FTE (35 hours per week)
*pro-rated based on hours worked
HOURS OF WORK: [UPDATE AS NEEDED]
Hours of work and contract duration are flexible and will be determined through mutual agreement between the successful candidate and CMHA SCB
Effective April 1, 2026, hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30
Able to work within a flexible framework to respond to patient needs.
Recruitment Reason: Replacement
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please note that CMHA SCB does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment and selection process.
CMHA Simcoe County Branch is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, 1990 CMHA Simcoe County Branch will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. CMHA Simcoe County Branch supports the recovery of people with mental illness and promotes diversity in the workplace. We welcome all applicants including persons with lived experience, women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+, visible minority and immigrant communities to apply. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Feb 10, 2026
Are you passionate about mental health and making a difference in your community? Join CMHA Today!
Why Join CMHA Simcoe County?
Generous paid time off
We’re a growing organization, which means growing opportunities!
Enjoy free EFAP, with special discounts for you and your family.
Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada.
Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities.
A 35 hour/week work schedule.
Committed to implementing an evidence-based DEI Action Plan.
Located north of the GTA; Simcoe County offers a blend of rural charm and modern amenities, with access to outdoor activities on Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe.
Do you need assistance applying? Please contact our HR Team at hr@cmhastarttalking.ca for support or to submit your application.
Position Summary:
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch seeks a Nurse Practitioner, who, in accordance with the agency’s policies, standards, and guidelines, provides primary health care, health promotion & education, and advocacy for rostered patients.
What You'll Do:
Oversee daily operations of a NP Clinic targeted at marginalized clients who would otherwise not have consistent access to primary care.
As the lead clinician at the NP Clinic, perform all aspects of NP nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Manage 0.5 FTE RPN and 2 part-time Peers Support Workers, and liaise with Telemedicine Nurse, to support NP Clinic operations.
Maintain appropriate physician consultation.
Oversee a process to intake, roster and/or waitlist eligible patients prioritizing CMHA SCB clients who are not attached to primary care elsewhere.
Refer patients to specialists, hospitals, community agencies, and/ or in-house staff as needed.
Work in collaboration with other CMHA SCB staff and programs to coordinate and advocate for services/resources to meet patient needs such as housing, financial, vocational, educational, social, recreational, medical, legal, ADL, etc..
Ensure clinical documentation is completed as required and that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Write reports, support letters, and chart summaries for transfer and/or legal purposes, as well as other related patient and workload measurement documents as required.
Ensure program-level adherence to all relevant policies and procedures.
Recommend and implement health, safety, and security procedures for staff and premises as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Active registration in good standing as an RN (Extended Class) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Fluency in French or another second language would be an asset.
Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Minimum three (3) years' experience in mental health and/or addictions (community-based setting preferred).
Must have a reliable source of transportation.
Salary Scale:
$115,461 - $120,921 per annum* ($63.44 - $66.44 per hour)
*based on a 1.0 FTE (35 hours per week)
*pro-rated based on hours worked
HOURS OF WORK: [UPDATE AS NEEDED]
Hours of work and contract duration are flexible and will be determined through mutual agreement between the successful candidate and CMHA SCB
Effective April 1, 2026, hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30
Able to work within a flexible framework to respond to patient needs.
Recruitment Reason: Replacement
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please note that CMHA SCB does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment and selection process.
CMHA Simcoe County Branch is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, 1990 CMHA Simcoe County Branch will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. CMHA Simcoe County Branch supports the recovery of people with mental illness and promotes diversity in the workplace. We welcome all applicants including persons with lived experience, women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+, visible minority and immigrant communities to apply. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Palliative Care Consult Nurse Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital Inverness, NS Temporary, Full-Time Long Assignment
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Consult Nurse reports to the Health Services Manager of the Palliative Care Service. The Consult Nurse, utilizing a comprehensive range of specialized nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and consultation skills, works collaboratively with patients and their chosen families. The Consult Nurse coordinates and facilitates the clinical processes, within their scope of practice, related to Palliative Care delivery to ensure seamless access to assessments, interventions, and the ongoing support needed.
The Consult Nurse collaborates with other members of the interprofessional team to achieve the purpose and goals of the palliative care service including providing information, navigation, referrals, coordination of clinical issues, public and provider education, continuous quality improvement initiatives such as streamlining documentation, processes, and maintaining records of clinical interactions.
The Consult Nurse works as part of the Specialist Palliative Care Team including but not limited to Palliative Medicine Physicians and Palliative Care Social Workers. The team works collaboratively with and supports Family Physicians, other Specialist Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care, and other service providers to guide, plan, implement, and evaluate the provision of quality Palliative Care Services to meet the needs of patients and families.
The incumbent may be required to cover all aspects of the Palliative Care service: inpatient unit, clinic, community clinic etc.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current registration and licensure (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses required
CNA Specialty Certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing required; should no applicants demonstrate CNA certification, consideration may be given to applicants willing to complete within one year of hire
Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience caring for patients and families receiving palliative care
Should no applicants demonstrate the required palliative care nursing experience, consideration may be given to applicants with 3 years of acute care experience
LEAP course is required; if no applicants demonstrate completion of LEAP, may consider applicants willing to obtain upon hire
In-depth knowledge of palliative care, including both clinical and supportive care
In-depth knowledge of local and provincial palliative care services
Community experience is considered an asset
Current BCLS certification
Valid Nova Scotia driver's license
Experience in team and leadership roles an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Duration of approximately 13 months
Compensation and Benefits
$41.58 - $51.11 hourly
$52.90 hourly with 25 years' RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Palliative Care Consult Nurse Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital Inverness, NS Temporary, Full-Time Long Assignment
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Consult Nurse reports to the Health Services Manager of the Palliative Care Service. The Consult Nurse, utilizing a comprehensive range of specialized nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and consultation skills, works collaboratively with patients and their chosen families. The Consult Nurse coordinates and facilitates the clinical processes, within their scope of practice, related to Palliative Care delivery to ensure seamless access to assessments, interventions, and the ongoing support needed.
The Consult Nurse collaborates with other members of the interprofessional team to achieve the purpose and goals of the palliative care service including providing information, navigation, referrals, coordination of clinical issues, public and provider education, continuous quality improvement initiatives such as streamlining documentation, processes, and maintaining records of clinical interactions.
The Consult Nurse works as part of the Specialist Palliative Care Team including but not limited to Palliative Medicine Physicians and Palliative Care Social Workers. The team works collaboratively with and supports Family Physicians, other Specialist Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care, and other service providers to guide, plan, implement, and evaluate the provision of quality Palliative Care Services to meet the needs of patients and families.
The incumbent may be required to cover all aspects of the Palliative Care service: inpatient unit, clinic, community clinic etc.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current registration and licensure (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses required
CNA Specialty Certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing required; should no applicants demonstrate CNA certification, consideration may be given to applicants willing to complete within one year of hire
Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience caring for patients and families receiving palliative care
Should no applicants demonstrate the required palliative care nursing experience, consideration may be given to applicants with 3 years of acute care experience
LEAP course is required; if no applicants demonstrate completion of LEAP, may consider applicants willing to obtain upon hire
In-depth knowledge of palliative care, including both clinical and supportive care
In-depth knowledge of local and provincial palliative care services
Community experience is considered an asset
Current BCLS certification
Valid Nova Scotia driver's license
Experience in team and leadership roles an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Duration of approximately 13 months
Compensation and Benefits
$41.58 - $51.11 hourly
$52.90 hourly with 25 years' RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Part-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $58.24 - $66.49 per hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Part time
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Part-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $58.24 - $66.49 per hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $58.24 - $66.49 per hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $58.24 - $66.49 per hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Job Type: Existing Vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $34.06-40.53/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
Role Overview
This role leads timely access to care across WellFort programs and sites by coordinating central intake, system navigation, and warm referrals across primary care, mental health and addictions, chronic disease and wellness, and community/social services. Working from a trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and culturally safe approach, the Intake & Navigation Care Coordinator triages and prioritizes clients based on physical and social needs, guided by the social determinants of health (e.g., housing, income, food access, language/immigration, transportation) and aligns response levels and follow-up timeframes with program standards and partner pathways. The role collaborates with interprofessional teams and community partners to deliver coordinated, wraparound care.
Core activities include welcoming clients, completing holistic assessments, developing and updating individualized care plans, facilitating warm handoffs, and routing clients to the appropriate provider or setting at the appropriate time using standardized screening tools and sound judgment.
The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing marginalization including newcomers, individuals facing homelessness or housing precarity, and other equity-deserving populations and will demonstrate empathy, dignity, and respect in their work.
The Opportunity
Reporting to a Program Manager, the Intake & Navigation Care Coordinator is a core member of our interprofessional team, advancing timely access, coordinated transitions, and continuity of care across programs and sites, in close collaboration with partners to deliver holistic, integrated care.
Responsibilities include:
Under the direction/delegation of an authorized clinician, perform specific clinical acts (e.g., specimen collection, vaccine administration) and, as delegated, communicate routine test results and follow-up plans; escalate according to protocol.
Perform central intake across programs; complete holistic assessments (history, vitals/measurements, screening); triages and prioritizes clients based on their physical and social needs considering the holistic needs of clients including housing, income, food access, language, and transportation; develop individualized prevention/care and self-management plans.
Coordinate and monitor care-plan delivery; provide ongoing support, follow-up, and case coordination across health, social, and community services, in collaboration with partner organizations.
Provide health education to clients, families, and groups.
Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation (assessments, care plans, transitions, referrals, outcomes); participate in chart/case reviews;
Contribute to data quality, reporting, and continuous quality improvement (CQI); support protocol, pathway, and tool development.
Participate in program/service and policy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; coordinate outreach/mobile clinics with internal programs, community organizations, providers, and local stakeholders as needed.
Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings, community outreach, and agency awareness initiatives.
Advocate with and for clients to reduce barriers and ensure fair, dignified access to care and supports; contribute to community education and collaborative strategies.
Manage clinic readiness operations: maintain/order equipment and supplies; share responsibility for safe handling of medications and vaccines (including cold-chain compliance); make purchases within allocated budget lines and follow procurement controls; assist with operational policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant government guidelines, acts, and legislation affecting client care and organizational practice.
Supervise and support students/learners from various disciplines; contribute to orientation and teaching activities with a determinants-of-health lens.
Participate in applied research and evaluation projects, as appropriate.
Perform other duties as required to meet program and organizational needs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health-care field; in good standing with the applicable regulatory college.
Experience coordinating care with individuals facing barriers to access including equity-deserving populations.
Demonstrates a strengths-based perspective, recognizing and building on the inherent assets, skills, and resilience of individuals and communities. Focuses on empowerment rather than deficits, fostering dignity, self-determination, and collaborative problem-solving in all interactions.
Deep appreciation for the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and housing precarity, and those impacted by intersecting forms of marginalization.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and culturally safe practice.
Experience with care coordination, case management, and system navigation in community-based settings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills tailored to appropriate literacy levels.
Knowledge of local health, social, and community service systems and referral pathways.
Experience working with diverse communities and knowledge of anti-oppressive framework.
Demonstrated ability to organize workload, respond effectively to unexpected situations, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Current First Aid/CPR and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
Additional languages relevant to the community are an asset.
Working Environment & Physical Demands
Work may be mobile and/or site-based across multiple locations and programs including shelters.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and Saturdays.
Exposure to individuals experiencing crisis, complex health conditions, or escalated behaviours.
Combination of client-facing interactions, outreach activities, and administrative responsibilities.
Requires flexibility, adaptability, and comfort building longitudinal relationships with clients and collaborating across programs.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Job Type: Existing Vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $34.06-40.53/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
Role Overview
This role leads timely access to care across WellFort programs and sites by coordinating central intake, system navigation, and warm referrals across primary care, mental health and addictions, chronic disease and wellness, and community/social services. Working from a trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and culturally safe approach, the Intake & Navigation Care Coordinator triages and prioritizes clients based on physical and social needs, guided by the social determinants of health (e.g., housing, income, food access, language/immigration, transportation) and aligns response levels and follow-up timeframes with program standards and partner pathways. The role collaborates with interprofessional teams and community partners to deliver coordinated, wraparound care.
Core activities include welcoming clients, completing holistic assessments, developing and updating individualized care plans, facilitating warm handoffs, and routing clients to the appropriate provider or setting at the appropriate time using standardized screening tools and sound judgment.
The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing marginalization including newcomers, individuals facing homelessness or housing precarity, and other equity-deserving populations and will demonstrate empathy, dignity, and respect in their work.
The Opportunity
Reporting to a Program Manager, the Intake & Navigation Care Coordinator is a core member of our interprofessional team, advancing timely access, coordinated transitions, and continuity of care across programs and sites, in close collaboration with partners to deliver holistic, integrated care.
Responsibilities include:
Under the direction/delegation of an authorized clinician, perform specific clinical acts (e.g., specimen collection, vaccine administration) and, as delegated, communicate routine test results and follow-up plans; escalate according to protocol.
Perform central intake across programs; complete holistic assessments (history, vitals/measurements, screening); triages and prioritizes clients based on their physical and social needs considering the holistic needs of clients including housing, income, food access, language, and transportation; develop individualized prevention/care and self-management plans.
Coordinate and monitor care-plan delivery; provide ongoing support, follow-up, and case coordination across health, social, and community services, in collaboration with partner organizations.
Provide health education to clients, families, and groups.
Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation (assessments, care plans, transitions, referrals, outcomes); participate in chart/case reviews;
Contribute to data quality, reporting, and continuous quality improvement (CQI); support protocol, pathway, and tool development.
Participate in program/service and policy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; coordinate outreach/mobile clinics with internal programs, community organizations, providers, and local stakeholders as needed.
Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings, community outreach, and agency awareness initiatives.
Advocate with and for clients to reduce barriers and ensure fair, dignified access to care and supports; contribute to community education and collaborative strategies.
Manage clinic readiness operations: maintain/order equipment and supplies; share responsibility for safe handling of medications and vaccines (including cold-chain compliance); make purchases within allocated budget lines and follow procurement controls; assist with operational policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant government guidelines, acts, and legislation affecting client care and organizational practice.
Supervise and support students/learners from various disciplines; contribute to orientation and teaching activities with a determinants-of-health lens.
Participate in applied research and evaluation projects, as appropriate.
Perform other duties as required to meet program and organizational needs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health-care field; in good standing with the applicable regulatory college.
Experience coordinating care with individuals facing barriers to access including equity-deserving populations.
Demonstrates a strengths-based perspective, recognizing and building on the inherent assets, skills, and resilience of individuals and communities. Focuses on empowerment rather than deficits, fostering dignity, self-determination, and collaborative problem-solving in all interactions.
Deep appreciation for the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and housing precarity, and those impacted by intersecting forms of marginalization.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and culturally safe practice.
Experience with care coordination, case management, and system navigation in community-based settings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills tailored to appropriate literacy levels.
Knowledge of local health, social, and community service systems and referral pathways.
Experience working with diverse communities and knowledge of anti-oppressive framework.
Demonstrated ability to organize workload, respond effectively to unexpected situations, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Current First Aid/CPR and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
Additional languages relevant to the community are an asset.
Working Environment & Physical Demands
Work may be mobile and/or site-based across multiple locations and programs including shelters.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and Saturdays.
Exposure to individuals experiencing crisis, complex health conditions, or escalated behaviours.
Combination of client-facing interactions, outreach activities, and administrative responsibilities.
Requires flexibility, adaptability, and comfort building longitudinal relationships with clients and collaborating across programs.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Job Type: Multiple existing vacancies, Casual
Pay Rate: $29.21-40.35/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Care
The RN/RPN assists in the delivery of primary care services and promotes healthy lifestyle choices for the residents of the community. The RN/RPN provides holistic care and acts as an entry point into the broader health or social service system including:
Assist the health care team to plan and evaluate programs and develop or initiate health teaching, screening programs or workshops by identifying health needs of individual clients, families and community groups.
Perform clinical tasks by conducting nursing assessments, health education/ counselling, history taking, performing specific procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of nursing practice and providing follow-up care.
Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the community.
Health Promotion and Education
Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work.
Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners.
Provides health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials.
Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in primacy health care within registered nursing scope of practice and according to College of Nursing standards.
Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including immunizations, flu shots, smoking cessation, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change.
Advocacy and Community Development
Advocates for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community.
Works with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity.
Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health.
Engages with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice.
Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information or to develop collaborative strategies.
Administration & Others
Maintain clear, accurate, and timely written electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters, and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CNO and other regulatory bodies
Contribute to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care
Stays current on evidence-based strategies that improve health.
Supervise, support, or provide education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primary health care and the role of nursing within WellFort
Share responsibility for the ordering, maintenance, and proper handling of medications, vaccines, supplies, and equipment
Makes purchases within allocated budget lines and follows protocol for ordering, tracking, and paying for supplies.
Participates in research when opportunities arise.
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized community college or university. Baccalaureate degree an asset.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues.
An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Job Type: Multiple existing vacancies, Casual
Pay Rate: $29.21-40.35/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Care
The RN/RPN assists in the delivery of primary care services and promotes healthy lifestyle choices for the residents of the community. The RN/RPN provides holistic care and acts as an entry point into the broader health or social service system including:
Assist the health care team to plan and evaluate programs and develop or initiate health teaching, screening programs or workshops by identifying health needs of individual clients, families and community groups.
Perform clinical tasks by conducting nursing assessments, health education/ counselling, history taking, performing specific procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of nursing practice and providing follow-up care.
Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the community.
Health Promotion and Education
Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work.
Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners.
Provides health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials.
Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in primacy health care within registered nursing scope of practice and according to College of Nursing standards.
Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including immunizations, flu shots, smoking cessation, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change.
Advocacy and Community Development
Advocates for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community.
Works with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity.
Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health.
Engages with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice.
Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information or to develop collaborative strategies.
Administration & Others
Maintain clear, accurate, and timely written electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters, and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CNO and other regulatory bodies
Contribute to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care
Stays current on evidence-based strategies that improve health.
Supervise, support, or provide education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primary health care and the role of nursing within WellFort
Share responsibility for the ordering, maintenance, and proper handling of medications, vaccines, supplies, and equipment
Makes purchases within allocated budget lines and follows protocol for ordering, tracking, and paying for supplies.
Participates in research when opportunities arise.
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized community college or university. Baccalaureate degree an asset.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues.
An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Job type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay rate: $58.24-66.49/hour
Program: Refugee Clinic through March 31, 2026; Homeless Health Program beginning April 1, 2026
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
REFUGEE CLINIC
The Specialized Clinical Refugee Health Team, funded by Ontario Health, provides comprehensive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed primary care and wraparound supports for refugees and refugee claimants with complex health and social needs. Care is delivered at WellFort’s two sites and through outreach to community locations where refugees are being housed, including hotels, in partnership with settlement agencies and local health providers.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Job type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay rate: $58.24-66.49/hour
Program: Refugee Clinic through March 31, 2026; Homeless Health Program beginning April 1, 2026
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
REFUGEE CLINIC
The Specialized Clinical Refugee Health Team, funded by Ontario Health, provides comprehensive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed primary care and wraparound supports for refugees and refugee claimants with complex health and social needs. Care is delivered at WellFort’s two sites and through outreach to community locations where refugees are being housed, including hotels, in partnership with settlement agencies and local health providers.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Primary Care Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Urgent & Primary Care Centre team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Primary Care Nurse with VCH you will:
Triage, assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients and families who require high priority care within 24 hours.
Develop and maintains partnerships with primary care providers in accordance with the local Community of Care (COC) service delivery model and primary care network.
Use approved triage standards in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
Apply chronic disease management, palliative, health management, and/or self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify problems, provide direct care, and address issues or variances from the plan of care.
Act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to patients with primary level care needs.
ABOUT URGENT AND PRIMARY CARE CENTRES
Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCC) will provide care for people with unexpected, non-life-threatening conditions who need medical attention within 12-24 hours but who don't require a visit to the emergency department – this includes sprains, cuts and wounds, an infection, mild asthma attack and less serious child illness and injury. The multidisciplinary health care team will be staffed by general practitioners, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and social workers.
UPCCs are intended to be an additional service in the community, working in concert with all touch points for care to provide appropriate urgent services to patients, when and where they need it.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Two (2) years’ recent clinical experience that is relevant to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrates ability in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills within primary care as well as theory and practice within a patient and family centred model of care.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Professional Regulations and Standards (ie. Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice).
Demonstrated knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to primary care.
Demonstrated knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home, community and primary care.
Demonstrated knowledge of acute, chronic disease, mental health and substance use, palliative and health management and self-management support.
Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care to diverse populations.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care.
Demonstrated knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient care.
Demonstrated ability to use research in practice.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles and ability to teach and coach patients and families.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteer
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Jan 15, 2026
Part time
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Primary Care Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Urgent & Primary Care Centre team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Primary Care Nurse with VCH you will:
Triage, assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients and families who require high priority care within 24 hours.
Develop and maintains partnerships with primary care providers in accordance with the local Community of Care (COC) service delivery model and primary care network.
Use approved triage standards in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
Apply chronic disease management, palliative, health management, and/or self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify problems, provide direct care, and address issues or variances from the plan of care.
Act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to patients with primary level care needs.
ABOUT URGENT AND PRIMARY CARE CENTRES
Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCC) will provide care for people with unexpected, non-life-threatening conditions who need medical attention within 12-24 hours but who don't require a visit to the emergency department – this includes sprains, cuts and wounds, an infection, mild asthma attack and less serious child illness and injury. The multidisciplinary health care team will be staffed by general practitioners, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and social workers.
UPCCs are intended to be an additional service in the community, working in concert with all touch points for care to provide appropriate urgent services to patients, when and where they need it.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Two (2) years’ recent clinical experience that is relevant to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrates ability in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills within primary care as well as theory and practice within a patient and family centred model of care.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Professional Regulations and Standards (ie. Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice).
Demonstrated knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to primary care.
Demonstrated knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home, community and primary care.
Demonstrated knowledge of acute, chronic disease, mental health and substance use, palliative and health management and self-management support.
Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care to diverse populations.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care.
Demonstrated knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient care.
Demonstrated ability to use research in practice.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles and ability to teach and coach patients and families.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteer
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring Mental Health and Substance Use Nurses (Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse) for Levels 5 to 8 at the Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Unit at VGH. Apply now to learn more about Nursing opportunities at Segal - Regular or Temporary Full-Time, Part-Time, and/or Casual!
As a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on a
treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
About the Services at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre - Mental Health & Substance Use Inpatient Units
The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units are located on Levels 5 to 8 in the Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. Psychiatric inpatient services provide assessment and treatment to adults who require acute 24-hour management in a hospital setting. There are 75 beds focused on clients who require longer-term, intensive treatment to return to their community. The length of stay is approximately five to 12 days.
The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units include:
Brief Intervention Unit – Segal 5th floor
Mood Disorders – Segal 6th floor
Inpatient Psychiatry – Segal 7th floor
Inpatient Psychiatry & Concurrent Disorders – Segal 8th floor
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Jan 14, 2026
Full time
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring Mental Health and Substance Use Nurses (Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse) for Levels 5 to 8 at the Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Unit at VGH. Apply now to learn more about Nursing opportunities at Segal - Regular or Temporary Full-Time, Part-Time, and/or Casual!
As a Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse, you will:
Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning and case coordination services to a wide range of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dementia and be responsible for the full range of clinical practice and the client-centred rehabilitation program by working independently and as a member of a team.
Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
Perform physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments.
Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care givers and family members to develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualized strength-based
Administer prescribed medicines, monitor client response and provide/demonstrate ongoing information to the client/family on a
treatment plans.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Activities of daily living, use of medication and side-effects and integration of illness to their lifestyle.
Prepare and maintain client records according to established standards, participate in team meeting, engage in team planning and quality improvement activities and maintain and update own knowledge.
About the Services at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre - Mental Health & Substance Use Inpatient Units
The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units are located on Levels 5 to 8 in the Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. Psychiatric inpatient services provide assessment and treatment to adults who require acute 24-hour management in a hospital setting. There are 75 beds focused on clients who require longer-term, intensive treatment to return to their community. The length of stay is approximately five to 12 days.
The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units include:
Brief Intervention Unit – Segal 5th floor
Mood Disorders – Segal 6th floor
Inpatient Psychiatry – Segal 7th floor
Inpatient Psychiatry & Concurrent Disorders – Segal 8th floor
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a minimum 6 week or 240 hours of clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by completion of coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies including assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care including: person and family centered care, trauma-informed care, recovery model in mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of impact of social, cultural and family systems on health outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions such as facilitating group process, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, individual and group counselling.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans and anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated client group.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
Demonstrated skill in performing autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
