Candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BScN) or Registered Practical Nursing Diploma, be in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have an interest in the area of mental health and addictions. Specific knowledge and experience in addiction treatment would be beneficial.
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Maintain valid and up to date registration with CNO and have practice insurance. medications; monitoring effects, providing education as required.
- Provide oversight to detoxification assessment and follow best practice protocols for withdrawal management and initiate detox treatment planning.
- Collect specimens; urine screens, pregnancy tests, both routine and random
- Complete pre-admission screening assessments of potential clients prior to admission date, to ensure the wellbeing of the client, to assist with determining a positive treatment fit and by using evidence based treatment assessment tools in ensuring possible liability concerns for CCFA.
- Add new clients and clients pending admission to the physicians electronic charting system.
- Complete intake medical assessments including vital signs, detox assessment, medical history, withdrawal scale, and medication review
- Communicate client concerns to the physician and arrange OTN meetings as required
- Follow up and consult on lab reports with CCFA physician and nursing team
- When necessary accompany clients to medical appointments or emergency department visits
- Complete depression/anxiety questionnaire and associated consents, and set up psychological assessment with psychologist/associates
- Be able to work within a team framework in a professional in-patient rehabilitation centre for substance abuse, maintaining flexibility within the role.
- Provide professional shift and status reports on each client seen.
- Have a working knowledge of addiction and concurrent disorders
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of Canadian Centre for Addictions
Work remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you looking for Full-time Weekday Overnight? ( Sunday night to Thursday Night) 40 hours /wk (Yes or No)
- Are you looking for part time weekend overnights, every Friday & Saturday 12:00am to 8am? (Y or N)
- Are you looking for part time every other weekend Overnight (Fri-Sat 8 hour Overnight) (Yes or No?)
Licence/Certification:
- CPR Certification (preferred)
- Nursing license with CNO (required)
Work Location: In person
