Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers·Oakville, Ontario
The Clinic Nurse delivers harm reduction and supportive treatment for patients with opiate dependency using a patient-centered model. Key duties include administering medications, performing clinical tests like ECGs and venipuncture, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records.
Reference ID: 001-OATC-2139
Line of Business: Outpatient Clinics, Ontario Addiction Treatment Clinics
Location: Oakville, ON (2510 Hampshire Gate #2, Oakville, ON L6H 5S1)
Position Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Vacancy Status: This Posting is in Replacement for an Existing Vacancy
Hours: 34 Hours Bi-Weekly (For specific information on the schedule, please scroll to the bottom of the posting)
$29.87 Per Hour
This position is represented by U.F.C.W. Local 175.
As a multidisciplinary healthcare team - Together, we: Compassion – we meet people where they are, ready to help
Accountability – we take responsibility for outcomes
Respect – we work well with others
Excellence – we deliver exceptional experiences to everyone we encounter
Wellness: Healthcare Spending Account for you and your family along with Employee Assistant Programs through TELUS Health, discounted GoodLife fitness memberships, paid time off for vacation, wellness days for illness, and mental health, and bereavement.
Career Development: Professional Development, including CNO License reimbursement, Lunch & Learn Sessions and access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System.
Preparation for the Future: Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP).
Employee Recognition: Service Recognition Program.
The Clinic Nurse is accountable for the development and delivery of a range of harm reduction and supportive treatment modalities for patients with opiate dependency based on a patient centered model of care. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, caring individual and who can understand the challenges our patients and their families face. As the ideal candidate you are a nurse who is able to interact with diverse and cultural clients while delivering exceptional support and treatment. Working within a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals, you have excellent communication skills, thrive on working within a team within a busy clinic work environment.
Completion of a Diploma in Registered Practical Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Previous experience in addiction treatment and/or a similar field.
A member in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario.
Completes yearly CNO Quality Assurance certification.
Provision of a recent and acceptable Criminal Reference Check.
Training to perform Phlebotomy and Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) are an asset.
Current First Aid and CPR Certification is required.
Strong commitment to working with individuals living with addiction and mental health.
Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
Knowledge of Harm Reduction principles; ability to work with clients experiencing addiction and mental illness and their families.
Proficiency in using Microsoft platform, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
At Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, we strive to be leaders in the industry by creating access to best-in-class treatment to the communities that we serve.
Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals living with the devastating effects of drug addiction.
We focus on the quality of care and patient experience while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free environment.
We apply a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach and strive to provide quality of care and patient experience while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free care environment.
Each of our clinics offers integrated medical and pharmacy services specifically designed to engage patients in a manner that promotes the development of a strong therapeutic relationship between the patient and his/her CARE team.
Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information!
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.
Rotating Schedule: Week 1
Week 2
Candidates must be a Registered Practical Nurse or hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Required certifications include First Aid and CPR, along with a commitment to working with individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges.
Market context
In Ontario, nurse roles are typically in steady demand across healthcare and community settings, especially for candidates with current registration and up-to-date life-support credentials. This role is competitive because employers often look for both formal nursing education and readiness to work with individuals with addiction, while benefits such as a healthcare spending account, employee assistance programs, and paid time off can add value. Since the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, review the full description carefully and confirm your College of Nurses in Ontario standing, First Aid, and CPR before applying.
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