NORTHWOOD RECOVERY CLINIC – WIKWEMIKONG
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Northwood Recovery offers walk-in and scheduled treatment for those experiencing addiction.
We are a network of access points that offer outpatient services in addiction treatment and recovery. Part of recovery is addressing issues with a sense of immediacy and we can accommodate those individuals looking to take on treatment immediately.
Hourly wage $30/hr. Tues & Thurs
Duties & Responsibilities:
Your primary responsibilities as an RPN will be varied.
- Provide counseling and medical care to patients living with substance addictions.
- Dispense medication under medical directives.
- Perform daily urine drug screening and monitoring.
- Work under medical directives to interpret laboratory test results, urine results, etc.
- Administer Sublocade injections to the patients.
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures and medical directives as it applies to the nursing practice.
- Maintain client electronic and paper records/files according to policies and procedures of Northwood Recovery and the Standards of Practice set out by the College of Nurses.
- Educate clients regarding harm reduction, safer drug use, STIs, Hep C and HIV/AIDS prevention, sexual abuse/assault, etc.
- Ensure clients are complying with the client agreement.
- Assess the mental and physical health status of clients and take appropriate action.
- Provide pre and post-test counseling for HIV, Hep A, B, C and syphilis.
- Assess abscesses, clean and medicate wounds and apply or change dressings.
- Compose and sign correspondence in relation to clients’ needs and advocate for clients when liaising with doctors, pharmacists, prison authorities, laboratories, etc.
- Provide immediate care in crisis situations and perform first aid treatment as necessary.
- Assess needs of clients, make referrals for primary care and social services, and assist clients in accessing community resources.
- Work with clients to develop and promote improved health, coping and social skills.
- Collect and maintain statistical information for evaluation purposes.
- Collaborate and liaise with members of the team and community agencies to identify health needs and participate in the development of plan to meet those needs.
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
- Current License as a Registered Practical Nurse in the Province of Ontario, in good standing.
- Up to date First Aid/CPR.
- Experience working in addiction, mental health and harm reduction.
- Experience in the provision of drug treatment/addiction counseling, Medication Assisted Treatment (suboxone, methadone), social, health, housing and Hep C, HIV/AIDS related services.
- Experience with using OTN/VSee (video conferencing).
- Experience working in an outreach capacity.
- Ability to work independently with no medical staff support and establish priorities.
You must also have:
- Sensitivity, empathy, and understanding of client/patient behavior and needs with the ability to counsel patients/clients through the development of therapeutic relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent assessment skills.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis prevention and treatment issues.
- Knowledge of addiction issues.
- Knowledge of harm reduction practice.
- Knowledge of drug treatment, social, housing, HIV/AIDS related programs and services.
- Awareness of issues relating to sex work, addictions, mental health and homelessness.
- Thorough knowledge of Hepatitis including transmission, prevention and treatment options.
- Proven ability to work as a member independently.
- Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends.
- Maintain inventory and ensure inventory is properly stored.
- Practice sterile techniques and other infection control procedures to minimize the transmission of infection.
- Ability to perform all medical secretary/receptionist duties.
Please Note:
- A Police Reference Check may be required as a condition of employment.
- For more information on Northwood Recovery, please visit our website at www.northwoodrecovery.ca
If interested, email resume with a cover letter to Kathryn@northwoodmedical.ca.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wikwemikong, ON P0P 2J0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (required)
- LPN/RPN (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
