Outpatient Addictions Nurse

Prosperity Workforce Solutions; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosperity Workforce Solutions is recruiting an Outpatient Addictions Nurse to support patients on opioid agonist treatment in Huntsville, ON. This permanent, full-time outpatient clinic role covers ~31 hours per week and involves bloodwork, ECGs and immunizations.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and monitor treatment plans. The nurse administers medications as delegated, maintains accurate records, and communicates patient needs to the physician while

Qualifications

• Diploma in Registered Practical Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Active registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario.
• Experience in addiction treatment or similar field.
• Criminal Reference Check (recent).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Must have access to personal vehicle and ability to travel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications (including methadone, suboxone, narcotics, and injections) as delegated by a licensed Physician.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate treatment plans to support the patient.
• Perform ECGs, venipuncture, urine drug screening supervision and testing and other vitals.
• Administer injections and ensure proper documentation of injection numbers.
• Responsible for return of medication bottles and medication tracking sheets.
• Communicate with Physician regarding patient needs, change in status and emergencies.
• Provide program information to current and prospective patients of CATC (outpatient clinic).
• Schedule, information entry and data management in EMR.

Education

Diploma in Registered Practical Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Active registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario

First Aid and CPR Certification

Criminal Reference Check (current)

Ability to travel and access to personal vehicle

Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel proficiency

Job description

Prosperity Workforce Solutions is currently recruiting an Outpatient Addictions Nursefor an opportunity to join their client's team. The nurse will be supporting patients on opioid agonist treatment, including bloodwork, ECGS and immunizations.

Title:Outpatient Addictions Nurse

Location: Huntsville, ON

Type: permanent, full time line in outpatient clinic.31/hours per week

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

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Active registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario.
• Completes yearly CNO Quality Assurance certification.
• Provision of a recent and acceptable Criminal Reference Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification is required.
• Strong commitment to working with individuals living with addiction and mental health.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training to perform Phlebotomy and Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

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