Nurse B - Addictions

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a Detox Nurse to provide nursing care for clients in the Brief and Social Detox Programs in the Saskatoon Health Region. You will triage and support clients with acute medical, psychiatric and detox issues, and help implement withdrawal and medication management protocols.

You will collaborate with attending physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care and adherence to provincial addiction clinical models.

Qualifications

• BScN required; CRNS membership or eligibility.
• Experience in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to clients in Brief & Social Detox Programs.
• Triage and support clients with acute medical, psychiatric and detox needs.
• Develop and monitor withdrawal management, medication management and medical protocols.
• Build relationships with physicians, team members and partner services.

Skills

Empathy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Education

BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Nursing diploma acceptable

Job description

• Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Posting Date 04/01/2026, 05:51 PM

Job Description

Position #: 191640 Expected Start Date: May 4, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: Brief & Social Detox Centre City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Addiction Serv Res Care Unit&Trtmt Facil-Brief & Social Detox Type: Casual FTE: 0 Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: No Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440 Travel Required: No Job Description: The Detox Nurse has responsibility for providing nursing care to clients participating in the Brief and Social Detox Programs in the Saskatoon Heath Region. The incumbent must be familiar with current drugs of abuse and withdrawal management strategies as well as provincial resources available to assist in identifying the most appropriate care plan for clients. The incumbent is responsible to triage and provide nursing support to clients with acute medical, psychiatric and detoxification issues. The Detox Nurse will facilitate the development and monitor compliance of Withdrawal Management, Medication Management and Medical Protocols in the Brief and Social Detox Program. The incumbent will develop strong service relationships with the attending physician(s), team members, and other related service partners in the Saskatoon Health Region and throughout the province. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience

• 1 year experience in a mental health setting.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Memberships

• College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

Other Education and Training

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C Certificate (CPR)
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience ensuring compliance with addiction related medical protocols an asset
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Writing skills
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Knowledge in marginalized populations
• Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
• Knowledge in harm reduction in Addictions Medicine
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to respond to clients' varying concerns and complex requests
• Knowledge in drugs of abuse and their effects
• Knowledge in Provincial Addiction Clinical Model and DSM-4R

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.