Detox Unit Supervisor
Under the direction, and in consultation with the Nurse Practitioner and Management Team.
Position Overview:
1. Engage in a working supervisor role; providing direct care
2. Oversee and ensure that the highest standards of care for the patient’s holistic health needs are met in a safe and nurturing environment
3. Model professional conduct
4. Ensure policies and procedures are being followed
5. Maintain a safe, well functioning care unit within the required health standards
6. Integrate Aurora’s Purpose, Principles, and Philosophies into member’s care plan
7. Promote a safe, respectful, team-friendly approach in the workplace
8. Ensure all nursing staff are aware of and adhering to ARC’s DMU Policies, Procedures and Protocols
9. Ensure infection control standards are met
10. Ensure PHIA is adhered to
11. Ensure patients are treated with respect and dignity
12. Work collaboratively with all ARC staff and in the best interest of its patients
Responsibilities:
1. Provide a minimum of 40 hours per week of direct care, being the primary nurse on shift
2. Ensure continual delivery of high quality nursing care
3. Adopt and implement innovative nursing practices to improve our facility
4. Ensure that nursing staff remains in compliance with professional development and regulatory standards
5. Maintain a healthy, collaborative team environment
6. Develop nursing care plans for patients using a patient-centered approach
7. Monitor patient activity, identify needs of patients, and ensure managers and co-workers are aware of the same
8. Implement DMU withdrawal protocols in a competent manner
9. Utilize superior interpersonal communication skills with patients, co-workers and management
10. Participate in health and nursing related discharge planning
11. Complete all patient file documentation in accordance with ARC policies and procedures
12. Work collaboratively with all ARC staff and in the best interests of the patients
13. Manage patient medications through the complete cycle of ordering from the pharmacy, verifying medication, and ensuring quality and safety of the med rooms throughout the building.
14. Provide medical treatments as ordered by Nurse Practitioners and/or physicians
15. Order pharmacy stock and patient medication as directed
16. Scheduling of all nursing and detox staff
17. Provide guidance, support, and supervision to patients, counselling and support staff, and practicum students thru casual and intentional interaction and role-modelling
18. Review a sample of patient files weekly to ensure key information is entered in the files
19. Maintain applicable CARF accreditation standards
20. Emergency oversight: Lead/oversee medical emergencies, ensure staff competency in CPR/Naloxone, and manage critical incident reviews
21. Performance management: Conduct evaluations, address disciplinary issues, and monitor staff competency
22. Quality improvement: Track incidents, medication errors, AMA rates, and participate in continuous quality improvement
23. Staff training & orientation: Oversee onboarding and ongoing education
24. Demonstrate trauma-informed & harm reduction care approach
Qualifications:
1. 5+ years nursing experience in a medical setting
2. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
3. Able to work efficiently under time constraints
4. Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with a large team
5. Able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of resistance, engagement, and resilience as these relate to people with addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders
7. Possess an empathic presence balanced by assertiveness and willingness to probe
8. Demonstrate experience with goal setting and problem solving
9. Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as a team member Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must be in good physical and mental health. May encounter aggressive and/or agitated members/visitors/staff. May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, and physical and emotional stress. May be occasionally required to work extended hours. May be required to work evening and weekend shifts.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gimli, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
