The Detox Nurse provides nursing care, triage, and support to clients in Brief and Social Detox Programs. They are responsible for developing and monitoring compliance with withdrawal and medication management protocols.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a nursing diploma and registration with the CRNS. Candidates must have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience, including 1 year in a mental health setting.
The Detox Nurse has responsibility for providing nursing care to clients participating in the Brief and Social Detox Programs in the Saskatoon Heath Region. The incumbent must be familiar with current drugs of abuse and withdrawal management strategies as well as provincial resources available to assist in identifying the most appropriate care plan for clients. The incumbent is responsible to triage and provide nursing support to clients with acute medical, psychiatric and detoxification issues. The Detox Nurse will facilitate the development and monitor compliance of Withdrawal Management, Medication Management and Medical Protocols in the Brief and Social Detox Program. The incumbent will develop strong service relationships with the attending physician(s), team members, and other related service partners in the Saskatoon Health Region and throughout the province. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience
1 year experience in a mental health setting.
Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Other Education and Training
Nursing diploma is acceptable
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
Experience ensuring compliance with addiction related medical protocols an asset
Nursing diploma is acceptable
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C Certificate (CPR) Competencies
Basic - Computer skills
Basic - Critical thinking skills
Basic - Verbal communication skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Basic - Writing skills
Decision making skills Memberships
College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
Knowledge in harm reduction in Addictions Medicine
Ability to work independently
Knowledge in drugs of abuse and their effects
Knowledge in Provincial Addiction Clinical Model and DSM-4R
Ability to respond to clients' varying concerns and complex requests
Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
Knowledge in marginalized populations
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships Other Information
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
