Registered Nurse – In Home Mobile Withdrawal Management – Temporary Full Time

Purpose:

This service is intended to increase access to community withdrawal management services, for particularly hard to service clients. The In Home Mobile Withdrawal Management Registered Nurse will support the medical management of clients who are withdrawing from substance by meeting them where they are at: whether within the home, in a supportive recovery facility, shelter, or other places that a person is residing.

Duties:

The RN will focus to develop therapeutic relationships with clients that build on trust and reliability; motivational-interviewing skills to capitalize on client’s motivation; harm reduction strategies to nurture a safe environment, supportive client link to available social supports.
The RN must be willing to work in an outreach capacity, which may include supporting individuals via community wellness bus initiative; virtually and/or by telephone.
Work with care providers system-wide on initiatives intended to identify and implement best practices
Contribute to the development of a “community of practice” nursing model
Assist with the development of clinical guidelines and protocols, promoting the use of research and evidence-based practice to guide client-centred care.
Training or experience in culturally safe care provision.

Qualifications:

Certification with Addiction Care & Treatment Certificate (UBC)
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate is required.
Current certification in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is required.
Current certification in Non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI).
Valid G Driver’s License.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a mental health and/or addictions capacity is preferred.
Nursing experience working with those impacted by addictions and mental health in either an inpatient unit or community setting.
Knowledge of social determinants of health and how these can impact marginalized populations. Knowledge of Quality and Risk Management Programs
Experience and training specific to care of individuals struggling with addictions and substance use disorders.
Experience and training specific to the implementation of trauma informed care.
Experience in the development of strategies to build capacity and improve health outcomes.
Experience and competence with medical nursing, physical health assessment and management of acute intoxication and withdrawal
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to patient and family-centered care
Demonstrated passion for change and ongoing improvement in support of patient care and safety
Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of recovery, harm reduction, addiction treatment, pharmacotherapy, motivational interviewing and trauma informed approaches
Demonstrated knowledge and application of legislation which guides mental health and addiction nursing practice (example, Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act)

Skills and Ability:

Involved with decision-making process on hospital, program and other committees or working groups as appropriate.
Provide input and assist with the development of program operating plans and processes.
Maintain commitment to self-growth and professional development by remaining current in knowledge and application of best practice through the utilization of appropriate research and literature.
Demonstrate good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Participate in ongoing quality improvement and risk management activities.
Maintain current knowledge of best practices and benchmarks for the delivery of services, appropriate research, literature, accreditation requirements, and implementing improvements/changes as appropriate.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Nurses will be selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered wilful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.