Outpatient Addictions Nurse (Float)

Prosperity Workforce Solutions; Dryden; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosperity Workforce Solutions seeks an Outpatient Addictions Nurse to support patients across Dryden, Fort Frances and surrounding clinics. The role involves travel between regional outpatient sites and providing comprehensive nursing care in addiction treatment settings.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing ECGs and venipuncture, and coordinating care with physicians and the healthcare team. Active Ontario registration and CPR/First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in nursing with active registration in Ontario.
• Experience in addiction treatment or related field.
• Ability to travel between clinics and a personal vehicle.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification and annual CNO QA.
• Recent Criminal Reference Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services across multiple regional locations.
• Administer medications including methadone and suboxone as delegated.
• Perform ECGs, venipuncture and injections with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan and evaluate treatments.
• Maintain accurate records in the EMR and coordinate scheduling.

Skills

Nursing

Addiction treatment

Travel flexibility

Outpatient care

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma in Registered Practical Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Active registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario

CNO Quality Assurance certification

Criminal Reference Check (recent)

First Aid and CPR Certification

Tools

ECG/EKG

Venipuncture

Injections administration

Documentation in EMR

Job description

Prosperity Workforce Solutions is currently recruiting anOutpatient Addictions Nursesfor an opportunity to join their client's team in Dryden or Fort Frances,Ontario. The nurse will be required to travel between outpatient clinics regionally to support patients on opioid agonist treatment, including bloodwork, ECGS and immunizations.

Title:Outpatient Addictions Nurse

Location: Dryden or Fort Frances, ON (can be based out of either)

Type: Full time, permanent float line between outpatient clinics in the region (Dryden, Fort Frances, Longlac, Thunder Bay).

Responsibilities

• Provide 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
• 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 theCollege 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)

JOB POSTING DISCLAIMER

Prosperity Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.