Nurse B - Addictions

Position #: 199711

Expected Start Date: November 02, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Brief & Social Detox Centre

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Addiction Serv Res Care Unit&Trtmt Facil-Brief & Social Detox

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 02, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks:

• 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
• 1 shifts of 8 hours
• 
  Relief: No
  
  Float: No
  
  Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)
  
  Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
  
  Travel Required: No
  
  Job Description: 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)
  Memberships
  • College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
  Other Education and Training
  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
  • Experience ensuring compliance with addiction related medical protocols an asset
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Nursing diploma is acceptable
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C Certificate (CPR)
  Competencies
  • Basic - Critical thinking skills
  • Basic - Verbal communication skills
  • Basic - Decision making skills
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills
  • Basic - Computer skills
  • Basic - Writing skills
  Knowledge and Abilities
  • Knowledge in marginalized populations
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
  • Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
  • Ability to respond to clients' varying concerns and complex requests
  • Knowledge in harm reduction in Addictions Medicine
  • Knowledge in Provincial Addiction Clinical Model and DSM-4R
  • Knowledge in drugs of abuse and their effects
  • Ability to work independently
  • Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
  Other Information
  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

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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