Registered Nurse – Addictions Medicine
About The Position
One of a network of provincial community health centers, the NorWest Community Health Centers is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services. The Addictions Medicine Programs Nurse (RN), as a valuable member of the NorWest Community Health Centres teams, is charged with providing care to clients living with addiction within an interdisciplinary model. The approach to care is strengths-based and rooted in evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence. This position supports the HART Hub, Kwae Kii Win (KKW) Managed Alcohol Program, and the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized university
- Licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Thorough knowledge and proficiency in current nursing procedures, nursing assessment, physical assessments, and treatment measures
- Proven experience working in a combination of hospital, community settings and/or public health, and addictions settings
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and group facilitation skills
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based and addictions care
- Knowledge and understanding of community resources
- Ability to work independently and collaborating in a multidisciplinary setting
- Respect for the perspective, experience and diversity of community members, clients, and staff
- Values and experience in harm reduction service delivery and client care
- Professional liability insurance
- Valid Ontario driver's license required
Nice To Haves
- Additional experience and learning specific to mental health, addictions, suboxone and sublocade-online course required upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Providing care to clients living with addiction within an interdisciplinary model.
- Supporting the HART Hub, Kwae Kii Win (KKW) Managed Alcohol Program, and the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic.
- Implementing participant driven programs.
- Practicing reflective practice and quality assurance as directed by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Benefits
- Option to join Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Career Level
Mid Level
