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At North End Community Health Centre, inclusivity is at the core of who we are. We collaborate closely with our community to build a team that truly reflects the varied identities and lives of the people we support. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, embracing differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, economic background, cognitive abilities, and intersectional identities.

Current Openings

Patient Care Coordinator – Registered Nurse – 0.8 FTE  

  • Location:2131 Gottingen Street
  • Hourly Pay: $38.10 – $44.69, depending on the previous experience
  • Work Term: 1-year term position with the possibility of extension  
  • Hours: 30 hrs./week
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled 
The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is a nursing position in a community setting with advanced duties for patient care and supporting clinical services. The PCC nurse works as an integral member of a collaborative health team providing services and activities that promote wellness, maintain health, and prevent disease. This is accomplished through nursing assessments, health promotion and health education counseling, and collaborating with other team members. The PCC position has other assigned duties in addition to the regular duties of a nurse at the Centre.
 
This position is an advanced nursing position in a community setting. The nurse works as an integral member of a health team providing services and activities that promote wellness, maintain health, and prevent disease. This is accomplished through nursing assessments, health promotion and health education counseling, and collaborating with other team members.
 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing; registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
  • 3 years of community health experience, or equivalent setting.
  • Experience working with the homeless community.
  • CPR certification, Nonviolent crisis intervention, and/or willingness to be trained upon hiring.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to employment@nechc.com. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, language minorities, people of color, and immigrants. Self-identification in equity groups is confidential and can be included in the application.

For more details, visit the full job posting here:Patient Care Coordinator

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the questionnaire on the NECHC website. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

Peer Support Worker – Housing First – 1.0 FTE  

  • Location: 5758 May Street  
  • Hourly Pay: $23.25/hr.
  • Work Term: 1 Year Term, with the possibility of extension
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
  • Application Deadline: November 26,2024
Housing First is a program of the NECHC. The Housing First team supports folks through place-based and scattered-site caseloads to secure and maintain their housing and achieve individualized goals. Participants will often have a serious mental illness that is often accompanied by substance use, a history of involvement in the criminal justice system, and chronic physical illness. As members of a multi-disciplinary team, staff provide case management services based upon the principles of Housing First, harm reduction, and assertive engagement. We prioritize individuals and couples with multiple barriers (struggles with substance use, chronic health, and mental health) who are African Nova Scotian, Indigenous and/or Two-Spirit, transgender, and/or gender diverse.
 
The Peer Support Specialist strives to connect with participants/tenants through shared experience in ways that strengthen hope, reduce power imbalances, and provide social support for those who may be experiencing challenges in their unique journeys. Peer support also aims to maximize independence, and potential and promote recovery. The HF Peer Support Specialist will bring their lived experience and expertise to the work. The peer support specialists will provide daily support, programming/groups, and mentoring to participants in various housing and community locations. The peer support specialist collaborates with participants to provide individualized and flexible support to engage and integrate them into the community and help facilitate their access to resources and support.
 

Qualifications:

  • Experience with the mental health system.
  • 1-2 years’ experience working in a community setting with community members who use substances, have mental health challenges, and/or other vulnerabilities.
  • Has gone through the process of at least 24 months of recovery.
  • The person can act ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and teambuilding, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships.
  • Strong understanding of harm reduction principles and approaches
  • Strong skills related to adaptability, time management, problem-solving, judgment, communication, interpersonal relations, and healthy boundaries.
  • Values diversity with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Ability to observe boundaries, engage in appropriate emotional regulation, refrain from dual relationships with participants, maintain confidentiality, and engage in reasonable self-care strategies designed to reduce stress by balancing work/life responsibilities.
  • Extensive knowledge of supports and services in the community, including formal and informal resources.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • A valid Canadian driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle to transport clients is an asset.
  • A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to Peer Support Worker – Housing First at North End Community Health Centre. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, language minorities, people of color, and immigrants. Self-identification in equity groups is confidential and can be included in the application.

For more details, visit the full job posting here: Peer Support Worker, Housing First – 2024

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the questionnaire on the NECHC website. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

Case Manager – 1.0 FTE – Designated (Designated for the individuals who identify as INDIGENOUS) 

  • Location: The Overlook
  • Hourly Pay: $27.34/hr.
  • Work Term: 1 Year Term, with the possibility of extension
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
  • Application Deadline: November 26,2024
The Case Manager – On site will provide ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing at The  Overlook. Working within the Case Management model, they will support these individuals in creating a personalized plan and goals. Case Managers will meet on a regular basis with the individuals on their caseload and provide the necessary supports for the participant to maintain housing stability and meet their personally developed goals
 

Qualifications:

  • Human services and/or relevant post-secondary education (ie-psychology, social work) in a related field is preferred and/or equivalent work experience. 
  • Experience working with people with lived experience. 
  • 2 years of experience working with participants at risk

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to Case Manager – DESIGNATED (designated for individuals who identify as Indigenous) at North End Community Health Centre Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, language minorities, people of color, and immigrants. Self-identification in equity groups is confidential and can be included in the application.

For more details, visit the full job posting here: Case Manager – Housing First – DESIGNATED Ind (OVERLOOK).pdf

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the questionnaire on the NECHC website. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

*Please note that all applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. A vulnerable sector criminal record check is required for all NECHC employees working directly with clients, participants, and patients.

Interested in exploring other opportunities with NECHC?

We’re always on the search for passionate professionals, join us in our mission to support community health and well-being for the North End community and beyond. Please email your resume and cover letter to employment@nechc.com

Self Identification questionnaire: https://nechc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NECHC-EQUITY-DECLARATION-1-1.pdf

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