RN - Mental Health Emergency Services (Full Time)

Division : Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre Location : The candidate must be willing to travel to our clinics in OATC Sudbury and North Bay

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent.

Must be available every other weekend.

Pay: Starting at $27.71 + $1.00 per hour stipend+ mileage for travel

Local 175.

Come join our growing organization as a part of a high performing CARE team who are committed to changing the lives of people suffering from addiction!

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT CATC: AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE CARE:

Wellness - Benefits including Healthcare Spending Account, Employment Assistance Program, Discounted GoodLife Fitness memberships, Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement and mental health.

Work/Life Balance - Family-Friendly Shifts, No Long Hours, No Overnight Shifts

Preparation for the Future - Retirement Savings Plan

The Float Nurse will travel regionally with the flexibility to work within a delegated model for patients on opioid agonist treatment within a clinic environment. The Float Nurse will be utilized as expert coverage for staffing shortages within a designated territory. The Float Nurse will participate in regular on-site visits to assist, support and complete bloodwork, ECGs and immunizations will be a critical part of the role.

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

Dispense and administer medications (including methadone, suboxone, narcotics, and injections) as delegated by a licensed Physician.

Performs ECG's, venipuncture, urine drug screening supervision and testing and other vitals

Communicates with Physician regarding patient needs, change in status and all emergency situations including medical abnormalities

Scheduling, information entry and assessment, data management, and document management

Update, maintain and ensure accuracy of patient information within Electronic Medical Records

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.

Ability to travel and access to personal vehicle.

A member in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario.

Completes yearly CNO Quality Assurance certification.

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.

Proficiency in using Microsoft platform, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.

At the Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, we strive to be leaders in the industry by creating access to best-in-class treatment to the communities that we serve. 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. Each of our clinics offers integrated medical and pharmacy services specifically designed to engage patients in a manner that promotes the development of a strong therapeutic relationship between the patient and his/her CARE team.

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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