Nurse B - Addictions

• Experience
• Expert in assess.,diagnosis &treatment of major mental health & addiction issues
• Min. 2 years of exp. working w/ clients w/substance use disorder & or BBI/STI

• Education
• Graduate of general nursing supplemented by postgrad training in psych nursing.
• Graduation from an approved school of psychiatric nursing

• Memberships
• Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS)
• College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

• Other Education and Training
• Current PART and CPR certification

• Knowledge and Abilities
• To facilitate program development & create strong bonds with addiction providers
• Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
• To treat addiction & withdrawal from opioids in clinic & outreach setting
• To develop & present educational info. for clients,team members & other agencies
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
• Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients and community
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
• Demonstrated competency in psychiatric mental health assessment
• Knowledge related to mental and physical needs of clients using assessment tools
• Knowledge of Indigenous Culture and traditions
• Knowledge of mood altering medications & how clients are affected by these.
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and make appropriate recovery plans
• "Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands. "
• Demonstrates knowledge of a Holistic Addiction Treatment Model

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.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex

certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

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.

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