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Nurse b - Addictions

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November 19 2024
Expected expiry date: November 29 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing,
Saskatoon, SK • Part time
  • Job Identification 26826
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 11/19/2024, 10:31 AM
  • Locations Addictions Outreach Office
  • Apply Before 11/29/2024, 10:31 AM
  • Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: 204403

Expected Start Date: December 09, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Addictions Outreach Office - Sturdy Stone Centre - Edwards Manor

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Addiction Serv Res Care Unit & Trtmt Facil-Adlt Outreach & Target Prev Services

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.64

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 4 shifts of 4 hours and 16 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Provides direct nursing care to clients accessing mental health and addiction services care in various community settings. Familiarity with mental health disorders, substance abuse disorders, and withdrawal management strategies, as well as provincial resources available to assist in identifying and accessing the most appropriate care plan for clients. Triages and provides nursing support to clients with psychiatric, substance abuse, medical and detoxification issues in various health care settings. Provides information/education to a wide variety of disciplines across the province using Motivational Assessment Process, Provincial Addiction Clinical Model, DSM- 4R and Transtheoretical Model of Change to assist in appropriate triaging of clients needing mental health and addiction services. This position provides services within the community and will support multiple community sites including Lighthouse and Brief and Social Detox.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 3 years experience in a community or acute mental health setting

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
  • Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

  • Advanced - Demonstrates word processing skills using Microsoft Office programs
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Advanced knowledge of drug abuse and their effects during use and withdrawal
  • Knowledge in mental health and addictions and concurrent medical conditions
  • Knowledge Transtheoretical Model of Change
  • Knowledge in drugs of abuse and their effects
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrated high degree of accuracy is required of assigned responsibility
  • Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
  • Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing/Assessment
  • Knowledge in methadone/methadone assisted recovery
  • Knowledge in Provincial Addiction Clinical Model and DSM-4R
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
  • Knowledge in Mental Health nursing processes and appropriate interventions
  • Knowledge in harm reduction in Addictions Medicine

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.