Nurse B - Addictions

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Regina, SK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of an interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of Management and Nurse C, the incumbent will be responsible for creating a therapeutic environment, where screening, triage, assessment, treatment can occur for individuals accessing care in an inpatient withdrawal management setting. Responsibilities include full assessment and history for both physical and mental health conditions, full assessment of history and current stage of addiction, medication administration and reconciliation, supporting detox physicians in their practice, connecting clients with community-based care, health teaching, and consultation with community and acute based services as needed. The incumbent will provide nursing leadership and clinical expertise in the development and maintenance of mental health and addiction treatment programs, and ensure nursing practice standards are maintained.

Requirements

2 years working experience in community mental health and addictions services
Graduation from an approved school of psychiatric nursing
Graduate of general nursing supplemented by postgrad training in psych nursing.
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Current PART and CPR certification
Knowledge in holistic addictions treatment model
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Knowledge of Indigenous Culture and traditions
Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
Demonstrated competency in psychiatric mental health assessment
Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
Experience in mental health & addictions community outreach & crisis interventions
Knowledge related to the mental and physical needs of clients using assessment tools
Knowledge of addictions screening and assessment tools and procedures
Knowledge of mood altering medications & how clients are affected by these.
Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands.
Registered with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Sask (CRPNS)

Nice To Haves

To develop & present educational info. for clients, team members & other agencies
To develop & present workshops and formal education to clients & the community
To facilitate program development & create strong bonds with addiction providers
To treat addiction & withdrawal from opioids in clinic & outreach setting

Responsibilities

Creating a therapeutic environment for screening, triage, assessment, and treatment for individuals in an inpatient withdrawal management setting.
Conducting full assessments and history for physical and mental health conditions.
Performing full assessments of addiction history and current stage.
Administering and reconciling medications.
Supporting detox physicians in their practice.
Connecting clients with community-based care.
Providing health teaching.
Consulting with community and acute-based services as needed.
Providing nursing leadership and clinical expertise in the development and maintenance of mental health and addiction treatment programs.
Ensuring nursing practice standards are maintained.