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Float Nurse

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers·Markham, Ontario

CA$31 - CA$31/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 16 days ago
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About the role

The Float Nurse provides professional nursing services across multiple regional clinics, focusing on patients receiving opioid agonist treatment. Key duties include administering medications, performing ECGs and venipuncture, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans.

Reference ID: 001-OATC-2158

Line of Business: Outpatient Clinics, Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres

Location: Sudbury, ON (450 Notre Dame Ave unit 10, Sudbury, Greater Sudbury, ON P3C 5K8, Canada)

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancy Status: This Posting is in Replacement for an Existing Vacancy

Hours: 30 to 40 Hours Per Week

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: 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.

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
  • 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.

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.

About the company

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.

Requirements

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. Requirements include a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, current First Aid/CPR certification, and a clean criminal reference check.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Microsoft Office
  • Patient Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Harm Reduction
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Phlebotomy
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Urine Drug Screening

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Days
  • Mental Health Support
  • Professional Development
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Employee Assistant Programs
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Service Recognition Program
  • Discounted GoodLife Fitness Memberships
  • Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP)
  • CNO License Reimbursement

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$31 - CA$31/hr
Location
Markham, Ontario
Posted
Jul 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
CA

Hiring organization

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers

Empowering people at all stages of addiction recovery across the full spectrum of care There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery from substance use disorder or addictive behaviours. As Canada’s largest provider of compassionate, effective addiction care for nearly 30...

Salary listed on 39 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Market context

Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand

In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.

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