Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

Location: Nipissing South (Utterson)

Reference :  GNS
755

Line of Business:  Inpatient, Greene Stone Centre for Recovery

Location:

Bala, ON (3571 Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, ON P0C 1A0)

Position Type:  Permanent, Part-Time

Vacancy Status:  This Posting is in Replacement for an Existing Vacancy

Hours:

30 Hours Per Week

Compensation:  $32.00 - $34.00 Per Hour

About the Position:
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 candidate is compassionate, caring and able to understand the challenges our patients and their families face. Working within a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals, you should have excellent communication skills and thrive in a busy clinic work environment.

Your

Duties and 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 ECGs, 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

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

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

What You'll Need to Have:

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) 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

Benefits:

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, 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

About the Company:

Founded in 1995, Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) operates three inpatient addiction treatment centres, a national network of more than 70 outpatient substance use disorder treatment clinics and specialty pharmacies in Canada. CATC delivers services in a supportive, compassionate, and judgment‑free environment. We are committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by addiction through a multidisciplinary, evidence‑based approach that prioritizes quality care and an exceptional patient experience.

We provide walk‑in support in person or virtually to enable community‑based access to accredited treatment programs. Our CARE teams provide rapid access to a team of medical professionals, pharmacy services and wrap‑around supports to engage…