Float Nurse

WorkatHome-JobBoard; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Float Nurse to provide care for patients on opioid agonist treatment across multiple clinics in Thunder Bay. This full-time temporary position offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will have a nursing diploma, experience in addiction treatment, and a commitment to compassionate care.

Benefits

Healthcare Spending Account

Employment Assistance Program

Discounted GoodLife Fitness memberships

Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement and mental health

Retirement Savings Plan

Service Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Completion of a Diploma in Registered Practical Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Previous experience in addiction treatment and/or a similar field.
• Strong commitment to working with individuals living with addiction and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional services to multiple regional locations.
• Dispense and administer medications as delegated by a licensed Physician.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to evaluate treatment plans.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Knowledge of Harm Reduction principles

Therapeutic relationship establishment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma in Registered Practical Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Location : Thunder Bay, ON. The candidate will be required to travel to the clinics located in Thunder Bay North (119 Cumberland Street, North Thunder Bay Ontario, P7A 4M3), Thunder Bay Westfort (218 Frederica St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 3W2), Thunder Bay South (125 Vickers St S, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1J2), Thunder Bay Red River (6 - 843 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 1K3).

Job Type : Full-Time Temporary (temp end date : March, 2025).

Pay : Starting at $27.74 + $1.00 per hour stipend + mileage for travel

Reference ID : 001-OATC-1792

Union : This position is represented by U.F.C.W. Local 175.

Come join our growing organization as a part of a high performing CARE team who are committed to changing the lives of people suffering from addiction!

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT CATC :

AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE CARE :

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

Wellness : Benefits including Healthcare Spending Account, Employment Assistance Program, Discounted GoodLife Fitness memberships, Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement and mental health.

Work / Life Balance : Family-Friendly Shifts, No Long Hours, No Overnight Shifts

Career Development : Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and Access to 100+ courses within the Company's Learning Management System.

Preparation for the Future : Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Recognition : Service Recognition Program

ABOUT THE POSITION :

The Float Nurse will travel regionally with the flexibility to work within a delegated model for patients on opioid agonist treatment within a clinic environment. The Float Nurse will be utilized as expert coverage for staffing shortages within a designated territory. The Float Nurse will participate in regular on-site visits to assist, support and complete bloodwork, ECGs and immunizations which will be a critical part of the role.

YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides professional services to multiple regional locations
• Operates professionally, ethically and with integrity within the guidelines and standards of the Ontario College of Nurses and adheres to the highest standards of medical practice
• Dispense and administer medications (including methadone, suboxone, narcotics, and injections) as delegated by a licensed Physician.
• Collaborates with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate the appropriate treatment plans to support the patient.
• Performs ECG's, venipuncture, urine drug screening supervision and testing and other vitals
• Administers injections and ensures proper documentation of injection numbers consistent with documented protocols
• Responsible for the return of medication bottles, and medication tracking sheets
• Communicates with Physician regarding patient needs, change in status and all emergency situations including medical abnormalities
• Provides comprehensive program information to current and prospective patients of CATC
• Scheduling, information entry and assessment, data management, and document management
• Update, maintain and ensure accuracy of patient information within Electronic Medical Records

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE :

• Completion of a Diploma in Registered Practical Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Previous experience in addiction treatment and / or a similar field.
• Ability to travel and access to personal vehicle.
• A member in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario.
• Completes yearly CNO Quality Assurance certification.
• Provision of a recent and acceptable Criminal Reference Check.
• Phlebotomy and Electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG) are an asset.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification is required.
• Strong commitment to working with individuals living with addiction and mental health.
• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Knowledge of Harm Reduction principles; ability to work with clients experiencing addiction and mental illness and their families.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft platform, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At the Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, we strive to be leaders in the industry by creating access to best-in-class treatment to the communities that we serve. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals living with the devastating effects of drug addiction. We apply a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach and strive to provide quality of care and patient experience, while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free care environment. Each of our clinics offers integrated medical and pharmacy services specifically designed to engage patients in a manner that promotes the development of a strong therapeutic relationship between the patient and his / her CARE team.

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Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Job Types : Full-time, Temporary

Benefits : Dental care, Employee assistance program, Extended health care, Paid time off

Schedule : Day shift

Licence / Certification : CNO Licence (required)