The Float Nurse provides professional nursing services across multiple regional clinics, focusing on patients on opioid agonist treatment. Key duties include administering medications, performing ECGs and venipuncture, and managing patient data within electronic medical records.
Requirements summary
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 qualifications include current First Aid/CPR certification, a clean criminal reference check, and the ability to travel with a personal vehicle.
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Job description
Reference ID: 001-OATC-2146
Line of Business: Outpatient Clinics, Ontario Addiction Treatment Clinics
Location: North Bay, ON (456 Ferguson Street, North Bay, ON P1B 1X4, Canada)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Vacancy Status: This Posting is in Replacement for an Existing Vacancy
Compensation
$30.90 Per Hour + Mileage for Travel
Union
This Position is Represented by U.F.C.W. Local 175.
What you’ll love about catc
As a multidisciplinary healthcare team - Together, we care:
Compassion| Accountability | Respect | Excellence
Wellness – Benefits including Healthcare Spending Account, Employment Assistance Program, Discounted GoodLife Fitness memberships, Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement and mental health.
Work/Life Balance - Family-Friendly Shifts, No Long Hours, No Overnight Shifts
Career Development - Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and Access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System.
Preparation for the Future – Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Recognition - Service Recognition Program
About the position
The Float Nurse will travel regionally with the flexibility to work within a delegated model for patients on opioid agonist treatment within a clinic environment. The Float Nurse will be utilized as expert coverage for staffing shortages within a designated territory. The Float Nurse will participate in regular on-site visits to assist, support and complete bloodwork, ECGs and immunizations will be a critical part of the role.
Your duties and responsibilities
Provides professional services to multiple regional locations
Operates professionally, ethically and with integrity within the guidelines and standards of the Ontario College of Nurses and adheres to the highest standards of medical practice
Benefits
Employment Assistance Program
Retirement Savings Plan
Paid time off for vacation
Professional Development
Healthcare Spending Account
Service Recognition Program
Paid time off for illness
Paid time off for bereavement
Lunch & Learn Sessions
Discounted GoodLife Fitness memberships
Paid time off for mental health
Learning Management System access
Administer medications (including methadone, suboxone, narcotics, and injections) as delegated by a licensed Physician.
Collaborates with members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate the appropriate treatment plans to support the patient.
Performs ECG’s, venipuncture, urine drug screening supervision and testing and other vitals
Administers injections and ensures proper documentation of injection numbers consistent with documented protocols
Responsible for the return of medication bottles, and medication tracking sheets
Communicates with Physician regarding patient needs, change in status and all emergency situations including medical abnormalities
Provides comprehensive program information to current and prospective patients of CATC
Scheduling, information entry and assessment, data management, and document management
Update, maintain and ensure accuracy of patient information within Electronic Medical Records
What you’ll need to have
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.
Ability to travel and access to personal vehicle.
A member in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario.
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.
About the company
Founded in 1995, Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) operates three inpatient addiction treatment centres, a national network of more than 70 outpatient substance use disorder treatment clinics and specialty pharmacies in Canada.
CATC delivers services in a supportive, compassionate, and judgment-free environment. We are committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by addiction through a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach that prioritizes quality care and an exceptional patient experience.
Our outpatient clinics provide walk-in support in person or virtually to enable community-based access to accredited treatment programs. Our CARE teams provide rapid access to a team of medical professionals, pharmacy services and wrap-around supports to engage patients through stabilization and treatment plans that enable patient success in achieving care goals.
Our inpatient treatment centres provide structured, 24/7 medically supported care in a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals who require intensive stabilization and recovery support. Care is focused on building a strong foundation for long-term recovery through accredited, evidence-based programming. Our secure virtual counselling services make care more accessible through flexible, remote connections with qualified professionals.
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.
Additional Information
Rotating Schedule: Week 1
Monday
6:45
AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
6:45
AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
6:45
AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:15
AM - 1:30 PM
Friday
6:45
AM - 3:30 PM
Week 2
Monday
6:45
AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
6:45
AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
6:45
AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
8:45
AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday
8:45
AM - 12:30 PM
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