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Job Type: Full Time/Casual
Safe Harbour Medically Supported Detox
Reports To: Medically Supported Detox Manager

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psych Nurse, under the direction of the Nursing Lead/Program Manager, will primarily be responsible to advise patients on health care including health promotion, disease, illness, and accident prevention within a Medically Assisted Detox Facility. This position will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care and support in consultation with individuals. This role will also respect and protect the rights of clients, including but not limited to their right to independence, autonomy, and self-determination; their right to choose and practice individual values, beliefs,
religion, and culture; their right to privacy and dignity. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psych Nurse must have a degree or diploma in science, health sciences, or a field appropriate to the position and three years of experience in an appropriate field.

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Client/Customer Focus
• Commitment to Health and Safety
• Communication
• Compassionate
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Job Duties:

• Respect and protect the rights of clients, including but not limited to their right to independence, autonomy, and self-determination; their right to choose and practice individual values, beliefs, religion, and culture; their right to privacy and dignity
• Advise patients on health care including health promotion, disease, illness, and accident prevention in relation to Medically Assisted Detoxification
• Use effective interpersonal skills to communicate complex and sensitive information
• Maintain work area in a clean and professional manner at all times, ensuring proper tools and equipment are available when needed
• Monitor patient progress, keeping records, charts, reports, etc. up to date
• Provide a consistently high standard of care and support for patients
• Provide direct and comprehensive care and assistance to patients with specialized and complex needs
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care and support in consultation with individuals
• Schedule or conduct follow-up meetings/appointments with patients
• Assess, evaluate, plan, and revise patient care/support
• Encourage open communication among patients when discussing issues, problems, or concerns
• Ensure commitment to quality, patient safety, and risk management initiatives
• Provide education and counselling to patients
• Provide ongoing advocacy and support to patients
• Provide timely and astute information to other members of the team, as well as to individuals under direct care
• Demonstrate cooperation among other staff members in order to ensure efficiency of care and support for patients
• Protect the health and safety of others by adopting safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions immediately
• Perform responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable federal, provincial, and municipal legislation
• Prepare and submit accurate reports, records, and charts
• Practice the strength of asking for help
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in science, health sciences, or a field appropriate to the position
• Three years of experience an appropriate field
• Certifications or licences appropriate to the position
• Clean vulnerable sector check
• Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations
• Ability to maintain positive professional boundaries without imposing personal judgments and expectations on families and patients
• Ability to make decisions in complex situations that could be immediately dangerous to life or health where no established guidelines exist
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and handle tense and stressful situations
• Demonstrated time management skills
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
• High level of integrity and work ethic
• Knowledge of safe patient lifting/handling techniques
• Proven knowledge of case management processes and procedures
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion
• Valid first aid or CPR certification

Work Conditions:

• Exposure to infectious waste or illnesses
• Safety precautions due to proximity with hazardous materials and/or contagious diseases
• High levels of stress and pressure
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Periodic requirement to be on-call
• Occasional overtime
• Interaction with others under varying circumstances-including situations of a highly sensitive nature
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please apply to: HR@Safeharboursociety.org with a cover letter and resume, or via the online form here.