Locum, Nurse Practitioner- Addiction Medicine & Withdrawal Management

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services•St. Thomas, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (Locum) works with addiction counsellors, nurses, primary care providers and other community health service providers in offering addiction medical support for individual clients living with mental illness and addiction through a harm-reduction lens. You will work interdependently with staff members to provide shared, client-centered care that emphasizes health promotion/protection, disease prevention and client education, while providing episodic primary health care to CMHA TVAMHS clients who do not have a primary care provider and consults with collaborative physicians for clients who have unstable/complex health conditions.

Requirements

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class) (Proof of registration required)
Successful completion of the Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances course (Copy of certification required)
Current certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Valid Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties
Excellent communication, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management and time management skills.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Demonstrate ability, commitment to and knowledge of community addictions and mental health care

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with computers, smart phones, variety of software programs including presentation technology
Familiar with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other video conferencing technology
Master's Degree
Suboxone on-line education program
Minimum of two to three years of community health care experience
Experience in addiction medicine and harm reduction
Excellent clinical, interpersonal and organizational skills
Project planning and evaluation skills would be an asset

Responsibilities

Maintain requirements for practice, including a license for a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class, NP/Physician Collaborative Practice Agreement, and malpractice insurance.
Maintain confidentiality and act in an ethical manner, consistent with professional expectations and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Retain clinical competence through relevant evidence-based research and legislation.
Work in partnership with Community Withdrawal Support Program (CWSP), community agencies and programs and Withdrawal Management.
Integrate CMHA TVAMHS counselling services and support for clients.
Coordinate service provision with other health care partners in the development of community care plans and wrap-around services.
Provide inter-discipline home visits with vulnerable clients or with clients with transportation and other barriers to care services when required.
Assist in program development specific to CWSP that align with best practice standards, evidence-based research and CMHA TVAMHS program mandate.
Promote the integration of addiction-based medicine and primary care.
Offer educational opportunities and consultation as appropriate.
Provide health care services to clients 12 years and older that meet eligibility.
Provide leadership and guidance for the development of expanded medical services at CMHATVAMHS.
Perform comprehensive care using advanced health assessment, physical examination, therapeutic management, consultation, collaboration and referrals in accordance to the Practice Standard: Nurse Practitioner (2018).
Work in collaboration with consulting physician and the inter-professional team to provide client-centred health care services to meet the needs of CMHA TVAMHS clients.
Maintain client records for accuracy and confidentiality.
Support the health needs of individuals with a history of addictions, mental health and other chronic illnesses and refer to specialists and other community agencies.
Demonstrate ability to deal effectively with sensitive issues with clients and families using a harm-reduction and client-centred approach.
Determine the need for follow-up appointments and assist with transfer of care to permanent primary health care services.
Exhibit knowledge of evidence-informed guidelines, legislation, regulation and organizational policies when prescribing controlled drugs/substances (CDS).
Demonstrate an understanding of best practices related to the use of CDS and of other pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic options.