Job Title:

Clinic Nurse

At Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, we are seeking a compassionate and caring Clinic Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Clinic Nurse, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of harm reduction and supportive treatment modalities for patients with opiate dependency based on a patient-centered model of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate professionally, ethically and with integrity within the guidelines and standards of the Ontario College of Nurses and adhere to the highest standards of medical practice.
• Dispense and administer medications (including methadone, suboxone, narcotics, and injections) as delegated by a licensed Physician.
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate the appropriate treatment plans to support the patient.
• Perform ECG's, venipuncture, urine drug screening supervision and testing and other vitals.
• Administer injections and ensure proper documentation of injection numbers consistent with documented protocols.
• Responsible for the return of medication bottles, and medication tracking sheets.
• Communicate 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.

Requirements:

• Completion of a Diploma in Registered Practical Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Previous experience in addiction treatment and/or a similar field.
• A member in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario.
• Completes yearly CNO Quality Assurance certification.
• Provision of a recent and acceptable Criminal Reference Check.
• Phlebotomy and Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) are an asset.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification is required.
• Strong commitment to working with individuals living with addiction and mental health.
• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
• 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.

About Us:

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres strives to be leaders in the industry by creating access to best-in-class treatment to the communities that we serve. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals living with the devastating effects of drug addiction. We apply a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach and strive to provide quality of care and patient experience, while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free care environment.