Public Health Resource Nurse, Harm Reduction and Substance Use Services - BC Centre for Disease Control

Public Health Resource Nurse, Harm Reduction and Substance Use Services

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver, BC

Are you ready to make a difference? The BC Centre for Disease Control, a dynamic Provincial Health Services Authority program, seeks passionate individuals to join us in providing provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation.

At our core, we aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being—right where they live, work, learn, and play.

If you're driven by the desire to create positive change and contribute to healthier communities, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Apply now to join our innovative team and make a difference that matters.

This role works closely with people with lived and living experience as peer experts and advisors. Experience with peer inclusion and engagement, anti-racism, Indigenous cultural safety and cultural humility is preferred.

What you’ll do

• Participate and assist with the planning, development and evaluation of population and public health programs and services by drafting and revising provincial guidelines and standards of practice, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, portfolio leads and other team members, reviewing literature, evaluating program outcomes, and conducting research and consulting with subject matter experts.
• Assist the Senior Practice Leader and the service line with program activities and optimal use of resources through methods such as participating in the implementation of program planning, suggesting changes in program implementation to the Public Health Manager, drafting objectives and indicators for related public health programs, and providing feedback on the feasibility of the interventions required for policy, procedure and program implementation as requested.
• Provide formal and informal consultations with various Public Health Nursing roles across the regional health authorities regarding communicable disease control and immunization program implementation issues and initiatives.
• Model and promote nursing standards by demonstrating professional responsibility and accountability, knowledge-based practice, client-focused provision of service and ethical practice, and monitoring practice to identify learning needs. Develop customized learning plans in collaboration with the Senior Practice Leader, and or the Public Health Manager or delegate to meet the individual learning needs of staff. Contribute to staff performance planning and review by such methods as auditing and assessing performance during orientation, probation, skills review and education and training sessions.
• Facilitate competence development with staff by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating general and program-specific orientation and continuing education programs. Develop and adapt educational programs and materials in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and according to the needs and priorities of the public health program. Establish and maintain appropriate education records.
• Apply learning and communication theory to develop and present content for various audiences. Identify, analyse, and use relevant and valid information, including research findings in educational curriculum development. Teach using appropriate instructional methods and relevant theory in on-line, clinical, and workshop settings.
• Promote the education of clients and other healthcare providers by acting as a clinical and educational resource, role model and mentor to nurses and other health care professionals. Provide information and clinical consultation to community based health care providers regarding evidence-based practices. Draft guidelines and educational materials.
• Lead and/or support the development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of nursing certification and decision support tools in partnership and under the guidance of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) for relevant program areas.
• Participate in identifying and prioritizing nursing research for public health response. Assist in development and implementation of the research proposal, analysis of results and publishing of findings. Present research results at conferences and seminars.
• Participate in, and leads as appropriate, quality and safety initiatives, accreditation, and other PHSA initiatives.
• Represent the province and/or BCCDC on national and provincial advisory committees and working groups, as required.
• Ensure projects and policies have a quality- and equity-lens applied, and are inclusive of Indigenous perspectives and incorporates anti-racist principles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Registered Nurse from a recognized institution and current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• A minimum of three (3) years recent related nursing leadership experience that involves clinical education, drafting guidelines and standards of practice, and three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse in a clinical setting specific to population and public health,  or an equivalent combination of education training and experience
• Foundational public health knowledge either by experience in a role, or formal education is required
• Experience with communicable disease control and Immunization program(s) is considered an asset
• Travel outside of existing geographic area and/or overnight travel may be required, and will be compensated in accordance with applicable collective agreement language.

Skills & Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with educational teaching strategies, including adult learning principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards for RN nursing practice.
• Knowledge of public health nursing with a particular emphasis on immunization programs and communicable disease prevention.
• Broad knowledge of public health practices and procedures including prevention, promotion, reporting responsibilities and related procedures, with a particular emphasis on public health response
• Broad knowledge of community development and health promotion principles, practices, and the social determinants of health.
• Ability to work across a variety of public health programs, services, and areas.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability in making decisions based on independent judgment.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities, plan and organize work, and to work within time-sensitive projects.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, deal effectively with conflict situations, and to problem solve
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others in a consultative/collaborative method.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective leader, motivator, coach/mentor, and team member within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Working knowledge of program evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate and coach in online, clinical, and workshop settings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present educational curriculum development and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, problem solve, principles of change management chills and adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Broad knowledge of research methodologies, including the knowledge on how to access appropriate literature databases and undertake literature searches.
• Knowledge of interventions driven by People with Lived or Living Experience.
• Strong computer literacy with software programs such as including competence with Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and to access computerized multi-media resources for education.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (FTE 0.80, until October 8^th 2025)
Wage: $49.20 - $63.47/hour

Location: 655 West 12^th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 0800-1600/0830-1630/0900-1700
Requisition # 176111E

What we do

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.

BCCDC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCCDC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as  including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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