Outpatient Addictions Nurse

Prosperity Workforce Solutions is currently recruiting an  Outpatient Addictions Nurse for an opportunity to join their client's team. The nurse will be supporting patients on opioid agonist treatment, including bloodwork, ECGS and immunizations. 

Title: Outpatient Addictions Nurse

Location: Pembroke, ON

Type: permanent, full time line in outpatient clinic. 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• 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 the College 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.