AVI Health and Community Services·Victoria, British Columbia
The SAFER Nurse will provide participant-centered healthcare, including assessment, screening, and education for individuals with complex health needs and substance use challenges. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and provide ongoing support.
Licensed Practical Nurse registered with the BCCNM regulator. Minimum 1 to 5 years’ full scope nursing experience working with people with high levels of poly-substance use and mental health challenges. Previous experience working in supervised consumption/overdose prevention services, safer supply or other harm reduction programs. Demonstrated commitment to social justice principles and practices, including harm reduction, anti-racism, decolonization, combating stigma related to drug use, HIV, hepatitis C, and challenging gendered oppression, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia Experience working in solidarity with diverse populations including people who are criminalized for their drug use; people who are denied housing/precariously housed/warehoused; racialized identities; Indigenous persons; LGBTQI2S+ identities; sex workers; people with disabilities. Relevant or applicable training/experience in anti-racism and a demonstrated commitment to anti-colonial learning/unlearning. Strong analysis of colonialism and intergenerational impacts of historical and ongoing colonization Demonstrated understanding of public health and equity-oriented models of social support and health care. Strong knowledge of typical medical approaches to substance use disorder and opiate agonist treatment options. Demonstrated skills, experience, and knowledge in the areas of primary care, substance use, harm reduction, HIV, HCV, sexual health, mental health and health promotion. Able to respectfully engage and support Indigenous relationships, with a trauma informed and decolonial lens. Demonstrated commitment to person-centered healthcare service provision. Works well under pressure and in stressful situations. Capable, independent practitioner and committed team member. Excellent communication, conflict resolution and crisis management skills. Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and use of own vehicle for work purposes is an asset but not required for this position. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and operate related equipment. Ability to establish and maintain respectful rapport with participants. Ability to observe and recognize subtle changes in participants. Strong advocacy skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written. Ability to organize and prioritize workload. Ability to use related equipment including computer to complete documentation, data, and reports using Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Practiced conflict resolution and non-violent crisis intervention skills.
Pay: per BCNU pay grid, LPN Level 1 (ranging between $32.84- $41.35) and all applicable premiums apply. Position Type: Regular, Part Time Hours and Schedule: Shifts falling between 9:00am to 6:00pm as follows: Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Thursday Week 2: Friday Week 3: Saturday, Sunday Week 4: Sunday, Monday Start Date: February 18, 2026 Union: AVI is a union environment under the Collective Agreement: HEABC & Nurses’ Bargaining Association 2022-2025 and this role is an Included Position. Location & Departments: This position will be working out of the Victoria SAFER Clinic in Victoria and within community as needed
This position will be eligible for extended health, life and AD&D coverage in compliance with the BCNU Collective Agreement. AVI pays for the entire cost of the plan on behalf of its staff.
This position is eligible to join the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) after 487.5 hours at AVI. At this time, AVI contributes an additional 9.31% towards your pension account.
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Perks: This position gets 7.69% vacation (equivalent to 20 work days, prorated for part time), receives Stat In Lieu payments of 5% on each paycheque and has a Sick Bank of 6.92%. Sick and Vacation banks are both accessible after your first 487.5 hours with AVI. Hours of Work, Days Off and Work Area may be subject to change.
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APPLY: To apply, Please click on 'To apply' to send your resume and cover letter (optional). The posting will be open until filled. AVI is committed to equity and diversity and we strongly encourage applications from, but not limited to, folks who identify as Indigenous Persons, persons of colour, racialized, persons living with a disability, persons who use/d drugs, persons with experience of sex work, persons who live with HIV and/or hepatitis C, and persons representing diverse genders and sexualities. It is beneficial to identify in the cover letter if you are Indigenous and/or have lived/living expertise relevant to the position. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse registered with the BCCNM and have 1 to 5 years of nursing experience, particularly with poly-substance use and mental health challenges. A commitment to social justice principles and experience working with diverse populations is also required.
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.