Job Description

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the X?m??kw?y??m, S?wx?wu7mesh, and s?l?ilw?ta?? Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q?ic??y?, q??a: n????n?, k?ik?????m, qiqeyt, SEMYOME, Sto?l?, and sc??wa??n m?stey?x? Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shishalh in so-called Sunshine Coast.



About Us - A home for every person

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



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



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Benefits:

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

Position Summary

The Nurse assesses, identifies, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care required to assist Foxglove Enhanced Health Housing team clients?in meeting their physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs. The Nurse works within the team's interdisciplinary clinical framework to provide client centered and strengths-based care in accordance with the CRNBC/CRPNBC Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established policy and protocols of RainCity Housing and the Foxglove Enhanced Health Housing team. The Nurse provides treatment services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, addictions and/or chronic medical conditions and ensures integration and continuity across the care continuum. The Nurse establishes and maintains relationships with, and consults with, service and housing providers, clients, their families and colleagues to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need. The Nurse performs duties such as intake, mental and physical health and addictions assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation, and individual counseling.



Job Competition # job2025.164

Closing Date:

Midnight, June 18, 2025

Job:

Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Foxglove Enhanced Health Housing, Permanent, Part-Time, 0.5 FTE

Hourly Range:

$41.42-$59.52 (BCNU Level 3 RN/RPN)

Hours:

0.5 FTE Average of 37.5 hours Bi-weekly

Schedule:

Week 1: Wednesday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Week 2: Friday - Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Must be able to work a combination of evenings and weekends as required. Some on-call work may be required. Schedules are subject to change to meet operational requirements and client needs. Includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break

Work Site:

9810 Foxglove Drive, Surrey

Start Date:

As soon as possible



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



Program Summary

Foxglove Enhanced Health Housing:

The 23-unit Enhanced Health Housing floor will have dedicated medication management, psychosocial rehabilitation, support for minor medical issues and work in partnership with Fraser Health services such as Mental Health and Substance Use and Home Health. Other hospitality services include meals and laundry. There will also be a part-time nurse on site twenty hours a week for tenants to access. This section of Foxglove will also be staffed twenty-four hours a day over three separate shifts. Folks in this space will have access to Indigenous Cultural Liaisons who will create programing connected to culture and build relationships with participants. There will be a Peer Support Specialist available seven days a week as well. The referral pathway for these twenty-three units will come from Fraser Health.



QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Nursing (RN or RPN). Current practicing registration with the BCCNM (BC College of Nurses and Midwives). Three (3) years' recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health and addiction concerns, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

Broad knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of mental illness and substance use. Knowledge and experience with harm reduction principles. Basic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client, including the BC Mental Health Act. Demonstrated understanding of oppression and marginalization, specifically as related to people with experience of a mental illness, addiction, or homelessness. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in an urban environment and willingness to provide flexible and creative care. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Physical ability to perform the duties of outreach nursing, including light lifting (up to 15lb) and walking/stairs in community settings.

Please submit both a cover letter and resume to apply, describing your suitability for this position. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. As part of the application process, you may be asked a short set of questions to provide further information about your experience and availability. Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



Diversity

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people, and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.



As we work towards building a diverse staff team, we are particularly seeking applicants who identify as being Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, applicants with personal lived expertise, and 2SLGBTQ+ identified people.



Inclusion and creating a safer space

We are committed to making our organization a safer place for our staff, with steps taken to create space for learning and unlearning. RainCity's department of Indigenous Cultural Services was created with the purpose to acknowledge the unique history and service needs of our Indigenous staff and tenants in respect to accessing culturally relevant and culturally sensitive care and support. RainCity's Black Affinity Group was formed to provide support for Black staff by creating a safe space to support each other, network, debrief, and to heal from the impact of harm endured. Candidates are welcome to self-identifying in their cover letters as Black, First nations, Metis, or Inuit.



All of our employees are expected to develop and exhibit skills to contribute to safety in the workplace, including demonstrating anti-racism knowledge and skills to support racialized communities, including knowledge of Canada's historical and on-going colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples, and commitment to learn and uphold the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Employees are also expected to demonstrate anti-discrimination knowledge and skills to support equity seeking groups, including the 2SLGBTQA+ community, people who use drugs and alcohol, people living with mental health issues and sex workers.



Inclusivity and support for people with differing abilities

In our efforts to provide a barrier-free workplace, we invite you to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations that might be needed for you to participate in the interview or selection process by sending an email to hr.inbox@raincityhousing.org.



If you're having any difficulty creating an account or submitting your resume: Please email dfrecruitingsupport@raincityhousing.org for assistance.



Do you want to improve your chances of joining RainCity? Be sure to include a cover letter letting us know why the work that we do is important to you, and how your experiences make you a good fit for this role.



Do you need additional support with your application? Connect with our partners for assistance:

ACCESS Futures provides free employment support for Indigenous people and can assist with career advising, resume and cover letter writing, and funding for training: https://www.accessfutures.com/employment-services PRISM Employment Support Service (ESS) provides free strengths-based, trauma-informed employment support program for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, including coaching sessions, workshops, personal counselling sessions, and financial assistance for transit, occupational training, clothing, and childcare: https://qmunity.ca/employment/ WorkBC provides free employment services to all job seekers, providing with support in resume and cover letter writing, training, and financial support for childcare and transportation costs: https://www.workbc.ca/discover-employment-services/workbc-centres/employment-services MOSAIC provides free employment support for refugees, immigrants, and racialized women, with services in career readiness training, mentoring, and peer groups: https://mosaicbc.org/our-services/employment-services/

We are a Union

RainCity Housing is a unionized workplace. Along with the union, we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC. We promote a workplace that treats both staff and the people accessing services with dignity and respect.