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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 Internal/External 

  • 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.

Case manager – Housing first – 1.0 FTE (Place Based)  

  • Location:5758 May Street 
  • Number of Positions open: 3 
  • Hourly Pay: $27.34
  • Work Term: 1-year term position with the possibility of extension  
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
  • Application Deadline: September 24,2024 
Housing First is a program of the North End Community Health Centre in Halifax. This program is funded both by the federal government under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy and the provincial government. All activities associated with Housing First will be managed by the manager of Housing First.
 
The Case Manager will provide ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing. 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 (i.e.-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 employment@nechc.com by September 24, 2024. 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 – 3 Positions

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 – Housing first – 1.0 FTE (Scattered Site); *DESIGNATED 

The North End Community Health Centre is committed to being an inclusive organization. To ensure our organization represents the diverse people and communities we serve, this position is designated for individuals who identify as Indigenous. 
 
  • Location:5758 May Street + HRM Outreach Based
  • Number of Positions open: 1 
  • Hourly Pay: $27.34
  • Work Term: 1-year term position with the possibility of extension  
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
  • Application Deadline: September 24,2024 
Housing First is a program of the North End Community Health Centre in Halifax. This program is funded both by the federal government under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy and the provincial government. All activities associated with Housing First will be managed by the manager of Housing First.
 
The Case Manager will provide ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing. 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 (i.e.-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 employment@nechc.com by September 24, 2024. 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 – Scattered site

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 – Housing first – 1.0 FTE (Place based); *DESIGNATED 

The North End Community Health Centre is committed to being an inclusive organization. To ensure our organization represents the diverse people and communities we serve, this position is designated for individuals who identify as Indigenous. 
 
  • Location: The Overlook 
  • Number of Positions open: 1
  • Hourly Pay: $27.34
  • Work Term: 1-year term position with the possibility of extension  
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
  • Application Deadline: September 24,2024 
The Overlook is a harm reduction, peer-supported housing project with capacity to house 65 tenants with active drug and/or alcohol use, chronic health conditions, lengthy experiences with homelessness, and/or engagement in sex work. The Affordable Housing Association of NS (AHANS) acts as the landlord, while NECHC provides 24/7 on-site, on-demand harm reduction supports to tenants. The Overlook team includes full-time and part-time Harm Reduction Housing Workers, a Nurse-led clinical team, a Harm Reduction Counselor, PCW/CCA’s, an Occupational Therapist (OT), and an End-of-Life Care Coordinator.
 
The Case Manager will provide ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing. 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 (i.e.-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 employment@nechc.com by September 24, 2024. 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 – The Overlook – DESIGNATED Ind – Place Based

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 – Housing first – 1.0 FTE (Place based); *DESIGNATED 

The North End Community Health Centre is committed to being an inclusive organization. To ensure our organization represents the diverse people and communities we serve, this position is designated for individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian and/or people of African Descent. 
 
  • Location: The Overlook 
  • Number of Positions open: 2
  • Hourly Pay: $27.34
  • Work Term: 1-year term position with the possibility of extension  
  • Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
  • Application Deadline: September 24,2024 
The Overlook is a harm reduction, peer-supported housing project with capacity to house 65 tenants with active drug and/or alcohol use, chronic health conditions, lengthy experiences with homelessness, and/or engagement in sex work. The Affordable Housing Association of NS (AHANS) acts as the landlord, while NECHC provides 24/7 on-site, on-demand harm reduction supports to tenants. The Overlook team includes full-time and part-time Harm Reduction Housing Workers, a Nurse-led clinical team, a Harm Reduction Counselor, PCW/CCA’s, an Occupational Therapist (OT), and an End-of-Life Care Coordinator.
 
The Case Manager will provide ongoing support to individuals to exit homelessness as they secure and establish permanent housing. 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 (i.e.-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 employment@nechc.com by September 24, 2024. 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 – Designated for African Novascotians – The Overlook (2)

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.

Registered Nurses – Casual – MOSH 

  • Location: 2131 Gottingen Street + Outreach based
  • Hourly Pay: $36.96 -$43.54
  • Work Term: Casual 
  • Hours: Flexible Schedule, starting from 9am Monday – Friday
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled 
Reporting to the MOSH Manager and Harm Reduction / Supportive Housing Manager, the MOSH Nurse is a member of the Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH) team who support harm reduction programs including Managed Alcohol Program and the Overlook supported harm reduction housing
program.
 
This position is an advanced nursing position in a community outreach setting, including various NECHC community sites and client homes. The nurse works as a collaborative member of the MOSH health team, but direct care delivery may also occur independently. Services and activities that promote wellness, maintain health, and prevent disease or serious exacerbation of disease will be emphasized. Using social determinants of health and harm reduction framework, this is accomplished through nursing assessments, health promotion, and health education counselling and harm reduction. The nurse will need to assess, plan, and implement appropriate nursing interventions for both the individual and consult as a nurse at a program level.
 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of community health experience or equivalent setting, outreach and harm reduction experience an asset.
  • Experience working in a collaborative practice setting desirable.
  • Experience working with the homeless community desirable.
  • Experience conducting nursing assessments on adults and children desirable.
  • Experience working in a diverse and multicultural environment is desirable.
  • Experience in an independent practice preferred.

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: MOSH Registered Nurse – Casual

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.

Registered Nurses – Casual – Family Practice 

  • Location: 2131 Gottingen Street (Clinic Based) 
  • Hourly Pay: $36.96 -$43.54
  • Work Term: Casual 
  • Hours: Flexible Schedule, starting from 9am Monday – Friday
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled 
The Family Practice Nurse provides primary health care services and focuses on health promotion, wellness, health education, and disease prevention in a community setting at the North End Community Health Centre. Reporting to the Manager of Primary Care, the Family Practice Nurse is part of a collaborative team of healthcare professionals that support individuals and communities in managing their own health. The Nurse will work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health clinicians, social workers, and dietitians to support the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The Family Practice Nurse values diversity and proactively seeks ways to incorporate a collaborative community approach.
 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Nursing/ BScN or equivalent
  • Family Practice Nursing Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses
  • CPR certification, Nonviolent crisis intervention, or willingness to be trained upon employment.
  • Community experience and knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization including trauma-informed and harm-reduction care.

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: Registered Nurse – Family Practice

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.

Harm Reduction Housing Worker – Casual  

  • Location: The Overlook 
  • Hourly Pay: $23.25
  • Work Term: Casual 
  • Hours: Flexible Schedule 
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled 
Harm Reduction Housing Workers are accountable for delivering harm reduction programs and services to tenants/participants to support their health and well-being as well as their tenancies as residents of the Overlook, including:
 
  • Delivering ‘on-demand’ harm reduction supports and programs following a ‘housing first’ philosophy as part of a collaborative team.
  • Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with the housing program
  • Supporting participants through a person-centered approach
  • Attending to overdoses and administering naloxone
Harm Reduction Housing Workers work with an interdisciplinary team to support participants of the Overlook –a place-based harm reduction, peer supported housing program. Tenants at the Overlook experience social and physical harm associated with chronic alcohol use, problematic drug use, chronic health conditions and lengthy homelessness. The team provides ‘on-demand’ 24/7 harm reduction to tenants, as well as various housing supports around life skills and social inclusion to ensure participants effectively manage their tenancy.
 

Qualifications:

  • Two (2) years’ experience working in a community setting with marginalized community members.
  • Formal education in social or health fields, addictions or community work, or Human Services Diploma are an asset but not a requirement.
  • Demonstrated experience working with populations impacted by substance use and mental health challenges, homelessness and/or barriers to stable housing.

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: Harm Reduction Housing Worker – Casual

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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