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)
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C Certificate (CPR)
- Basic - Computer skills
- Basic - Critical thinking skills
- Basic - Verbal communication skills
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
- Basic - Writing skills
- Decision making skills
- College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) membership or eligibility
- Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
- Knowledge in harm reduction in Addictions Medicine
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in drugs of abuse and their effects
- Knowledge in Provincial Addiction Clinical Model and DSM-4R
- Ability to respond to clients' varying concerns and complex requests
- Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
- Knowledge in marginalized populations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Nice To Haves
- Experience ensuring compliance with addiction related medical protocols an asset
Responsibilities
- Providing nursing care to clients participating in the Brief and Social Detox Programs.
- 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.
- Develop strong service relationships with attending physician(s), team members, and other related service partners.
Benefits
- Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
