Social Studies Jobs in Nanaimo, British Columbia — May 2026

Overview

Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and perform nursing procedures as an LPN (Full Scope). Operate within the competency guidelines and full scope of practice under the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Provide care in accordance with agency operating policies, standards, and unit-specific protocols. Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility. Work under the direction of the Manager or designate and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team

Overview

Provide outreach community-based support services as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency outreach team. Assist individuals with substance use and/or mental health treatment. Provide life skills training, coaching, advocacy, and advice to individuals experiencing poverty, homelessness, and limited access/engagement with traditional systems of care. Support development and implementation of individual care plans under direction of professional staff who sign off on care plans. Observe and recognize behavioural and/or health status changes in clients. Facilitate supportive and educational groups. Role model healthy lifestyle choices and promote positive change and independence. Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution as needed. Coordinate transportation arrangements as required for service assignments (may require personal vehicle)

Overview

Provide clerical support services to clinical staff and the service. Type and format a variety of documents. Maintain client records relating to admission, discharge, and transfers. Provide site-specific receptionist services including answering general inquiries, greeting clients, and booking appointments. Continuously improve quality and safety in accordance with Island Health vision, purpose, values, and strategic direction

Overview

Provide client-focused treatment, rehabilitation, and support for persons with mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Promote a safe, healthy, non-threatening environment that supports dignity and self-respect. Participate in planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services based on identified client needs. Motivate, assist, and instruct clients with activities of daily living. Report clients' conditions, including reactions to medications. Escort clients to off-site programs, appointments, and other planned events. Assess clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility. Continuously improve quality and safety in accordance with Island Health values and strategic direction

Overview

Participate in the provision of client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Promote a safe, healthy, non-threatening environment that supports dignity and self-respect. Participate in planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services based on identified client needs. Motivate, assist, and instruct clients with activities of daily living. Report clients' conditions, including reactions to medications. Escort clients to off-site programs, appointments, and other planned events. Assess clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility

Overview

Provide comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents, including diagnosing diseases, disorders and conditions. Initiate treatment including health care management and therapeutic interventions. Prescribe medications in accordance with statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, policy and guidelines. Provide professional guidance to other health professionals and practice autonomously and interdependently within an interdisciplinary health care team. Collaborate with patients/clients/residents and the interdisciplinary team to identify and assess trends and patterns affecting patients, families, communities. Develop and implement population and evidence-based strategies to improve health. Participate in policy-making activities that influence health services and practices. Participate in peer review and self review to evaluate outcomes of services at patient/client/resident, community and population levels. Consult with and formally refer patients/clients/residents to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate

Overview

Ensure the treatment program operates consistently with goals by supporting patients with life skills, emotional regulation, and facility security. Coordinate with clinical staff to manage patient activities, documentation, and emergency responses during overnight shifts.

Overview

Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and perform nursing procedures as an LPN (Full Scope).. Operate within the competency guidelines and full scope of practice under the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.. Provide care in accordance with agency operating policies, standards, and unit-specific protocols.. Work under the direction of the Manager or designate and as part of a multidisciplinary team.. Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility.

Overview

Perform clerical and medical office assistant duties including word processing, scheduling, provider billing, and data entry. Compose and sign correspondence. Type medical and legal reports and documents from notes and/or recording devices. Answer general inquiries related to programs and services from clients, physicians, staff, and the public. Assist primary care providers with smooth operation and flow for patient visits and care. Continuously improve quality and safety in accordance with Island Health vision, purpose, values, and strategic direction

Overview

Perform laboratory procedures and related clerical duties. Collect blood and other specimens. Prepare samples for analysis. Distribute and store samples. Perform laboratory tests such as urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks. Perform Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing where required. Continuously improve quality and safety in accordance with Island Health values and strategic direction. Travel between multiple sites as required and ensure transportation arrangements meet operational requirements

Overview

Provide staffing expertise for assigned areas and frontline supervision for Laboratory Staff Scheduling. Allocate, call in, and schedule Laboratory staff. Participate in the development and implementation of Laboratory Staff Scheduling processes, policies, and procedures. Provide guidance and problem-solving assistance to staff in applying Unit Scheduling Guidelines for assigned areas. Apply Island Health Standard Interpretation Guidelines. Perform related clerical duties as required. Continuously improve quality and safety in accordance with Island Health values and strategic direction

Overview

The Registered Veterinary Technician will assist veterinarians with surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic testing. They are also responsible for providing nursing care, maintaining medical records, and educating clients on preventative care.