Territorial Substance Use Nurse Specialist

gov; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is seeking a Territorial Substance Use Nurse Specialist to provide territorial support and expert nursing guidance across NTHSSA regions. The role includes case management, direct patient care, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The incumbent will assess patient needs, plan interventions, advocate for appropriate resources, and maintain professional, compassionate care across complex social

Qualifications

• Must have Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing degree.
• Three years of experience in mental health or addictions.
• Eligible for CANNN Registration as RN or RPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized direct nursing care to clients with substance use disorders using a collaborative approach to protect, prevent and improve outcomes.
• Provide comprehensive clinical case management for substance use clients to promote independence and wellness.
• Plan, facilitate and implement health programs and system education to improve knowledge of substance use harms and treatment.
• Assess system needs within NTHSSA Regions and make recommendations on gaps and quality improvements.
• Advocate for practice and work environments with necessary resources for safe nursing care.
• Provide services continuous in all phases of mental health and/or addiction services.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Case management

Education

Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing Degree

Job description

Territorial Substance Use Nurse Specialist

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Territorial Substance Use Nurse Specialist

Job Information
The Territorial Substance Use Nurse Specialist provides territorial support, including case management to clients across NTHSSA Regions and provides expert advice to the multidisciplinary team which includes community health and acute care providers.

The incumbent ensures individual client¿s needs are correctly assessed and appropriate interventions are planned. The incumbent provides direct nursing care to clients and acts as a patient advocate, facilitating communication between patient, families, the physician, specialists and other health care professionals. This will result in a holistic approach to planning, organizing, teaching and relationship development that will best meet the needs of the client. The incumbent is expected to remain calm, controlled, and professional regardless of the situation and demonstrate compassionate care to the client, family and other members of the health care team.

Often clients within the program are experiencing complex social needs including incarceration, addiction, homelessness, systemic trauma, chronic illness, and limited social supports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized direct nursing care to clients who are experiencing a substance use disorder using a collaborative approach to protect, prevent and improve client outcomes; promote a healthy lifestyle and wellness; and decrease suffering.
• Provide comprehensive clinical case management for substance use clients, allowing clients the opportunity to maximize independence and overall wellness.
• Plan, facilitate and implement health programs and system education designed to promote client health and wellness and to improve client and system knowledge of substance use harms and treatment.
• Assess system needs within NTHSSA Regions, TCSA and HRHSSA and make recommendations on system gaps and quality improvements.
• Advocate for practice and work environments that have the organization and resource allocations necessary for safe, competent and ethical nursing care.
• Provides services that are continuous in all phases of mental health and/or alcohol and drug services care and support.

Key Qualifications:

• The successful completion of a Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing Degree and a minimum of three (3) years¿ experience working in the field of mental health and/or addictions.
• Must be eligible for College and Association of Nurses (CANNN) Registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse.

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Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
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