Nurse B - Addictions
About The Position
The Detox Nurse has responsibility for providing nursing care to clients participating in the Brief and Social Detox Programs in the Saskatoon Heath Region. The incumbent must be familiar with current drugs of abuse and withdrawal management strategies as well as provincial resources available to assist in identifying the most appropriate care plan for clients. The incumbent is responsible to triage and provide nursing support to clients with acute medical, psychiatric and detoxification issues. The Detox Nurse will facilitate the development and monitor compliance of Withdrawal Management, Medication Management and Medical Protocols in the Brief and Social Detox Program. The incumbent will develop strong service relationships with the attending physician(s), team members, and other related service partners in the Saskatoon Health Region and throughout the province.
Requirements
- 1 year experience in a mental health setting.
- Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C Certificate (CPR)
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Experience ensuring compliance with addiction related medical protocols an asset
Responsibilities
- providing nursing care to clients participating in the Brief and Social Detox Programs
- familiar with current drugs of abuse and withdrawal management strategies
- responsible to triage and provide nursing support to clients with acute medical, psychiatric and detoxification issues
- facilitate the development and monitor compliance of Withdrawal Management, Medication Management and Medical Protocols in the Brief and Social Detox Program
- develop strong service relationships with the attending physician(s), team members, and other related service partners
