Addictions Nurse - LPN RPN RN

A New Tomorrow Treatment Solutions
1607 Greenfield Ave
Kamloops, BC V2B, CAN

To provide exceptional nursing care within an interdisciplinary team, delivering the highest level of program care for individuals in residential treatment.

A New Tomorrow supports both adult and youth divisions of practice to deliver exceptional treatment services to individuals recovering from substance misuse with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to transforming lives.

Reporting to the Nursing Manager, the Addictions Nurse is responsible for collaborating on assessments, including intake and daily focused assessments. Addiction Nurses are expected to engage in therapeutic practices within the scope of medical practice and ensure all practice standards are met. The Addictions Nurse is responsible for adhering to Policy and Procedure and Protocols in place while working within Scope of Practice following BCCNM Licensing Guidelines.

This position is responsible for the duties listed below:

Client-Centered Care

• Collaborate on client assessments during intake, throughout treatment, and upon graduation.
• Adhere to care plans while promoting a client-centered, strength-based and trauma informed approach to recovery.
• Obtain pertinent medical collateral from previous care providers if available and relevant.
• Provide medical care as needed including first aid to both clients as well as colleagues as needed.
• Provide collaboration in assessment of client upon intake and leading up to discharge from the program (planned and unplanned) including arranging follow up after care, medications, transferring appropriate correspondence to appropriate recipients involved in circle of care.
• Participating in physician-client consultations & following physician orders and directions.
• Work in collaboration with onsite Addictions Specialist for Doctor Day, as well as use critical thinking as to appropriateness of reaching out to the On Call Physician for medical matters requiring immediate attention and direction.
• Attending “Code Blue” scenarios on site and directing staff on roles throughout Code (in absence of Management) until medical professionals arrive onsite.
• Update the care plan's medication list as required and safely administer medications following the 10 rights and 3 checks of medication administration as per protocol.
• Liaise with community medical partners to provide holistic, well-rounded care.
• Assess clients every shift and as required, considering their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and document assessments appropriately.
• Collaborate with the nursing manager in tasks and report any concerns directly to them.
• Understand and be familiar with BCCNM Nursing protocols, policies and procedures.
• Maintain & review client records, daily logs, care plans and discharge summaries.
• Update Discharge Summary with current medications and diagnoses Axis I- IV.
• Maintain supplies & ensure the security of the nursing station at all times.
• Promote inclusive interactions respecting LGBTQ2+, cultural, racial, religious, and minority sensitivities.
• Contribute to facility cleanliness and safety measures & assist where needed on the floor.
• Support co-facilitation and encourage client participation in programs.
• Monitor and report health and safety concerns to the Operations Manager.
• Adhere to ANT Client-Centered, Human Resources & Medication related Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting & Team Building

• Drive a culture of trust, open communication, respectful and creative strategies.
• Maintain client documentation complying with BCCNM Guidelines as well as site Licensing requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Personal Information Act of BC and BC.
• Participate in problem solving and conflict resolution with objectivity promoting the autonomy and growth of the team.
• Engage in team building activities fostering positive and effective communication. Stay open to reflecting, debriefing, and processing distressing events or vicarious trauma.
• Exhibit continuous learning to enhance existing skills and develop competencies.
• Attend regular meetings identifying requirements, areas of success, and trends impacting service delivery.
• Advocate and represent the youth and adult center clinical strengths and needs at meetings internally and externally.

• RN, RPN or LPN designation in good standing with valid BC provincial practicing license with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives
• Experience working with clients in addiction, mental health, and recovery an asset
• Excellent administrative, time management, and organizational skills
• Current Class 5 Driver’s License
• Current First Aid & CPR with AED certification
• WHMIS certification
• Addictions Care and Treatment Online certification
• Self-motivated and capacity to work independently
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment