Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

Reference : 001-OATC-2002

Line of Business: Outpatient Clinics, Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre

Location: Alliston, ON (96 Victoria St W, Alliston, ON L9R 1S6)

Position Type: Permanent, Part-Time

Vacancy Status: This posting is in replacement for an existing vacancy

Hours: 18 Hours Per Week.

Compensation: $29.00 Per Hour

Union: This position is represented by U.F.C.W. Local 175.

As a multidisciplinary healthcare team - together, we:

• Compassion – we meet people where they are, ready to help
• Accountability – we take responsibility for outcomes
• Respect – we work well with others
• Excellence – we deliver exceptional experiences to everyone we encounter

• Wellness: Healthcare Spending Account for you and your family along with Employee Assistant Programs through TELUS Health, discounted Good Life fitness memberships, paid time off for vacation, wellness days for illness, and mental health, and bereavement.
• Career Development: Professional Development, including CNO License reimbursement, Lunch & Learn Sessions and access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System.
• Preparation for the Future: Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP).
• Employee Recognition: Service Recognition Program.

The Clinic Nurse is accountable for the development and delivery of a range of 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 and who can understand the challenges our patients and their families face. As the ideal candidate you are a nurse who is able to interact with diverse and cultural clients while delivering exceptional support and treatment.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals, you have excellent communication skills, thrive on working within a team within a busy clinic work environment.

• 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

• 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 to perform 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.

At 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. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals…