Nurse

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres as a Clinic Nurse in Ottawa, where you will provide vital support to patients battling addiction. This position demands compassion, effective communication, and a commitment to evidence-based care as you work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient support and treatment.

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

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with experience in addiction treatment.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification required.
• Training in Phlebotomy and ECG is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver harm reduction and supportive treatment modalities.
• Administer medications and collaborate with healthcare team.
• Communicate patient needs effectively with the physician.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Knowledge of Harm Reduction principles

Education

Diploma in Registered Practical Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Division: Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre

Location: 401 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 2G6

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week

Pay: $29.00 per hour

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

Reference ID: 001-OATC-1975

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:

C ompassion | A ccountability | R espect | E xcellence

• 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 Clinic Nurse is accountable for the development and delivery of a range of harm reduction and supportive treatment modalities for patients with opiate dependency based on a patient centered model of care. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, caring individual and who can understand the challenges our patients and their families face. As the ideal candidate you are a nurse who is able to interact with diverse and cultural clients while delivering exceptional support and treatment. Working within a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals, you have excellent communication skills, thrive on working within a team within a busy clinic work environment.

Your Duties And Responsibilities

• 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
• Administer medications (including methadone, suboxone, narcotics, and injections) as delegated by a licensed Physician.
• Collaborates with members of an interdisciplinary healthcare 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.
• 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.
• Training to perform 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 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.

Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information!

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.