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A huge thank you to the Victoria Foundation for emergency funding support during COVID-19!
Friday, May 22, 2020 - 11:21
A huge thank you to the Victoria Foundation for emergency funding support during COVID-19!
With the funds we have been able to;
increasing social work hours to increase availability for support, referrals, and assistance with applications
purchasing water, snack food and fresh fruit to distribute...
AVI Celebrates our amazing Nurses... featuring Corey Ranger
Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 18:39
Corey Ranger, AVI Nurse, Consultant for VICCR, and Project Manager for BCcampus
How long have you been a nurse? Since 2011
What brought you to nursing? I knew that I wanted to help people but didn’t know the right avenue to do so. My mom is a nurse so I took a chance on it. As soon as I learned...
We're Hiring: Administrative Support - Harm Reduction Services - Victoria
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 18:44
Summary of the Position:
Grid: 25, $23.07/hour
Work Location: Remote and at 713 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1M8
Hours of Work: 20 hours/week, 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. Specific hours per day to be determined
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: November 30, 2020
To Apply: please submit your...
We're Hiring: Harm Reduction Support Worker - Victoria
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 18:38
Summary of the Position:
Grid: Grid 34, $25.40/hour
Work Location: Travelodge, 123 Gorge Rd E, Victoria, BC V9A 1L1
Hours of Work: 25 – 32 hours a week, specific days and times to be determined
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: November 30, 2020
To Apply: please submit your resume and cover letter...
AVI Celebrates our amazing Nurses... featuring Christine Urquhart
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 17:25
Meet Christine Urquhart, HIV Nurse Clinician for AVI Health Centre in Nanaimo.
How long have you been a nurse? I have been nursing for too many years (30+) and have worked in sexual health for more than 16 years now.
What brought you to nursing? It’s a long story but my sisters thought I would...
AVI Service Updates – (May 14, 2020)
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 17:22
AVI Service Updates – COVID-19
Campbell River
OPS and harm reduction distribution continuing with SD measures (reduction in number of booths etc)
Drop-in and groups cancelled
PWP offered via phone/email and limited outreach
Courtenay
OPS and harm reduction distribution with entry through the...
We're Hiring: Casual Positive Wellness Program Support Worker - Nanaimo
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 12:00
Summary of the Position:
Grid: Grid 34, $25.40/hour
Work Location: AVI Health Centre, 102-55 Victoria Road, Nanaimo
Hours of Work: Casual/on-call. Shifts are 8:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Thursday.
Start Date: ASAP
To Apply: please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@avi.org by 5:00pm...
We're Hiring: Peer Power Educator - Westshore Health Centre
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 11:55
Westshore AVI Health Centre provides healthcare and support to people who have substance use disorders and are living in the Westshore area.
Peer Power: Westshore Leadership Training
Westshore AVI Health Centre, in partnership with Island Health and Langford City Council was successful in receiving...
We're Hiring: Peer Power Facilitator - Westshore Health Centre
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 11:48
Westshore AVI Health Centre provides healthcare and support to people who have substance use disorders and are living in the Westshore area.
Peer Power: Westshore Leadership Training
Westshore AVI Health Centre, in partnership with Island Health and Langford City Council was successful in receiving...
We're Hiring: Casual Medical Office Administrator - Westshore
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 11:41
Westshore AVI Health Centre provides healthcare and support to people who have substance use disorders and are living in the Westshore area. During the current COVID 19 pandemic, most patients are not being seen in office and all seen patients are being screened before in-person attendance, and...