Substance Misuse Nurse: Community Detox & Integrated Care

Change Grow Live; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care charity is seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse to support individuals dealing with the impact of substance use on their health. This role involves conducting health assessments, managing detoxification processes, and providing education on health promotion. The successful candidate will have a nursing qualification and demonstrate the ability to work within interdisciplinary teams. Competitive benefits include CPD time and personal well-being resources.

Benefits

Regular clinical forums

Free access to learning platforms

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with relevant experience in substance use treatment.
• Ability to manage medical emergencies and provide patient education.
• Experience in community health settings or similar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and mental health assessments.
• Undertake community alcohol detoxification.
• Provide health promotion and education.
• Support others in the use of naloxone.

Skills

Clinical interventions

Communication

Assessment skills

Basic life support

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

A leading health and social care charity is seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse to support individuals dealing with the impact of substance use on their health. This role involves conducting health assessments, managing detoxification processes, and providing education on health promotion. The successful candidate will have a nursing qualification and demonstrate the ability to work within interdisciplinary teams. Competitive benefits include CPD time and personal well-being resources.