About the Job:

The Clinic Nurse is accountable for developing and delivering harm reduction and supportive treatment modalities for patients with opiate dependency, based on a patient-centered model of care. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, caring individual who can understand the challenges faced by patients and their families.

As a nurse, you will interact with diverse and culturally sensitive clients while providing exceptional support and treatment. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals, having excellent communication skills and thriving in a busy clinic environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Operate professionally, ethically, and with integrity within the guidelines and standards of the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Administer medications, including methadone, suboxone, narcotics, and injections, as delegated by a licensed physician.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate treatment plans to support patients.
• Perform ECGs, venipuncture, urine drug screening supervision, and testing, as well as other vital signs.
• Administer injections and ensure proper documentation of injection numbers consistent with documented protocols.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs, changes in status, and emergency situations, including medical abnormalities.
• Provide comprehensive program information to current and prospective patients.
• Schedule, enter information, assess, manage data, and maintain documents.
• Update, maintain, and ensure accuracy of patient information within electronic medical records.

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.
• Training in Phlebotomy and Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) is 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 Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres:

At Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, we strive to be leaders in the industry by creating access to best-in-class treatment to the communities we serve. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals living with the devastating effects of drug addiction.