CAREER OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: Addictions Specialist

STATUS: Part-Time, Term – March 31, 2025

LOCATION: Pelican Narrows

POSTED: February 12, 2024

DEADLINE: February 26, 2024

Position Overview

The Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Addictions Specialist) is an integral part of the Holistic Health team who will provide a focus on those with problematic substance use disorder. Reporting directly to the Holistic Team Lead the position will work collaboratively with the Holistic Health team, physicians and Nurse Practitioners to provide treatment options including medication assisted treatment. The Addictions Specialist RPN will be knowledgeable in a number of treatment modalities and will complete screening and assessments, treatment plans, case management, brief interventions, and monitoring of clients in the medication assisted treatment program. This position will ensure seamless coordination of clinical planning, therapeutic activities, and client interventions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the mental health and addictions team, physicians and nurse practitioners to support the clients who have problematic substance use concerns;

• Assist in the development of policies, procedures, and protocols related to the Medication Assisted Treatment program;

• Implement the Medication Assisted Treatment program for those with problematic substance use disorder as outlined in the policies, procedures and protocols of the program;

• Conduct initial screenings and comprehensive addiction assessments;

• Under the direction of the prescribing practitioner, provide medication administration and other medical services;

• Arrange for physical assessments, lab work and other medical services as required by the Medication Assisted Treatment program protocols including referrals for inpatient treatment;

• Provide therapeutic support to clients utilizing a variety of counselling modalities;

• Utilize the bio-psycho-social model of care and best practices for concurrent disorders;

• Maintain client charts through charting and record keeping;

• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Registered Psychiatric Registered Nurses Association (preferred);

• Registered with the College of Registered Nurses in Saskatchewan or LPN (may be considered);

• Advance training in addictions or problematic substance abuse disorders;

• Speciality practice certifications as required;

• Extensive experience working with individuals with problematic substance use disorder;

• Previous experience working in a northern and/or First Nations environment preferred;

• Experience working with individuals with mental health or concurrent disorders preferred;

• Working knowledge of Chemical Dependency, including the pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal;

• Ability to work some evenings as required;

• Certification in First Aid/CPR;

• Must Pass a Criminal records and vulnerable sector check;

• Hold class 5 driver’s license.

Salary & Benefits Salary: As per Salary Grid (depending on Education & Experience)

Benefits: PBCNHS offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package such as Extended Health Care and Pension.

How to Apply

Please send resumes and cover letters with professional references to:

Lori Millions, Human Resource Manager, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ph: 306-953-4425

Fax: 306-953-0988

* Only qualified individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview.