OverviewRainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of Indigenous Nations in Vancouver and the surrounding area. 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./cmp/Raincity-Housing-and-Support-Society/about. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Benefits5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative totalEmployee 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 employees:Unlimited Physiotherapy and Unlimited MassageVision 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 EmergenciesPosition SummaryACT nurses assess, identify, plan, implement and evaluate the care required to assist ACT team clients in meeting their physical, psychiatric, social and spiritual needs. The Nurse works within the team’s interdisciplinary clinical framework to provide client-centered and strengths-based care in accordance with the BCCNM Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established policy and protocols of RainCity Housing and the ACT team. Many of our clients are certified under the Mental Health Act and knowledge of the Act and its implications and limitations is essential to working as an ACT nurse. The Nurse provides treatment services that are 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 community health clinics, hospitals, housing providers and the interdisciplinary teams to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need. The Nurse performs duties such as intake, mental and physical health and substance use assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation with hospitals around care planning and discharge, wound care and medication monitoring and administration.Job DetailsJob Competition: #job2026.149Closing Date: midnight June 28, 2026Job: Registered Nurse, Assertive Community Treatment Team,
Permanent Full-Time, 1.0 FTESalary Range: $41.42 - $59.52 (BCNU Level 3 RN/RPN)Hours: 75 BiweeklySchedule: Rotating 8-week schedule; Shifts from 08:30 AM – 6:30 PM on weekdays and weekends; includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break.Work Site: 283 East 11th Ave. Vancouver, BCStart Date: As soon as possibleRequirementsPosition requires ability to drive for outreach visits, valid BC driver’s license with a clear abstract, and eligibility for a MODO account.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 SummaryACT is an evidence-based transdisciplinary mental health team that provides outreach support to clients with severe and persistent mental health and substance use diagnoses. The RainCity ACT team also provides housing support for clients using a ‘housing first’ framework. Self-determination, choice and harm reduction are at the center of all considerations with respect to ACT services.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelors or Diploma (RN/RPN) in NursingCurrent 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.Valid class 5 BC Drivers License and acceptable drivers abstract. Will require the use of a personal vehicle.Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client- and family-centered modelBroad knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of mental illness, substance use, physical health, including HIV and Hepatitis C.Broad knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness and problematic substance use.Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activitiesBasic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to clients, including the Residential Tenancy Act and 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 a downtown setting and be flexible and creative in providing servicesAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Ability to operate related equipment.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Additional InformationPlease 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.DiversityRainCity 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. We are particularly seeking applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, applicants with personal lived experience, and 2SLGBTQ+ identified people.Inclusion and creating a safer spaceWe are committed to making our organization a safer place for our staff, with steps taken to create space for learning and unlearning. RainCity’s Indigenous Cultural Services and Black Affinity Group support staff. Candidates are welcome to self-identify in their cover letters as Black, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.All employees are expected to develop and exhibit skills to contribute to safety in the workplace, including anti-racism knowledge and skills to support racialized communities, knowledge of Canada’s historical and ongoing 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 AbilitiesIn 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
[email protected] and SupportIf you’re having any difficulty creating an account or submitting your resume: Please email
[email protected] for assistance.Application TipsDo 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.External Support and PartnershipsDo 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-servicesPRISM 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, supporting resume and cover letter writing, training, and financial support for childcare and transportation costs: https://www.Workbc.Ca/discover-employment-services/workbc-centres/employment-servicesMOSAIC provides free employment support for refugees, immigrants, and racialized women: https://mosaicbc.Org/our-services/employment-services/Union StatusRainCity Housing is a unionized workplace. We adhere to the Human Rights Code of BC and promote a workplace that treats staff and clients with dignity and respect.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Act - Nurse Level 3 - C$41.4 - C$59.5 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 RAINCITY HOUSING
📍 Winnipeg