Nurse B - Community Mental Health Nurse
About The Position
The Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) Clinic Nurse Clinician is an expert clinical nurse in the study of addictions medicine, specifically in the area of OAT and HIV. The OAT Nurse, in conjunction with the OAT physician team, the OAT Addictions Counsellor, and the Positive Care Nursing team, will complete nursing duties in the administration of the OAT Program. The OAT Nurse Clinician integrates experience and advanced level skills in the provision of direct patient care. The OAT Nurse Clinician requires skill in collaborative multidisciplinary consultation, particularly with the Positive Care OAT Clinic physician team, the OAT Addictions Counsellor, and the broader outreach team. The position will ensure seamless coordination of clinical planning, treatment protocols, therapeutic activities and client interventions. The OAT Nurse Clinician reports to the La Ronge Mental Health and Addictions Manager.
Requirements
- 2 years working experience in community mental health and addictions services
- 5 years experience working with clients engaged in at risk behaviour
- A minimum of two years experience within a health care facility
- Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and openness to working w/ diverse populations
- Knowledge in principles/programs/practices in community mental health nursing
- Knowledge of factors affecting high-risk populations and their family dynamics
- Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
Nice To Haves
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Responsibilities
- Complete nursing duties in the administration of the OAT Program
- Integrate experience and advanced level skills in the provision of direct patient care
- Ensure seamless coordination of clinical planning, treatment protocols, therapeutic activities and client interventions
