Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for individuals with high levels of poly-substance use and complex acute/chronic conditions
• Perform assessment, screening, education, and referrals regarding substance use, mental health, and sexual health
• Develop and maintain individualized care plans with participants
• Administer medications as ordered by program physicians according to clinical protocols
• Provide harm reduction support through collaborative risk reduction strategies
• Collaborate with community partners to ensure seamless participant support

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse registered with the BCCNM regulator
• 1 to 5 years of nursing experience with poly-substance use and mental health challenges
• Experience in supervised consumption, overdose prevention, or safer supply programs
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, harm reduction, and anti-racism
• Knowledge of medical approaches to substance use disorder and opiate agonist treatment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and use of own vehicle
• Lived experience relevant to the position

About the Company

AVI Health & Community Services increases health equity by providing responsive, harm reduction-based HIV, hepatitis C, substance use, sexual health, and mental health services. SAFER is a flexible, community-based program providing pharmaceutical alternatives to the toxic drug supply.