EDUCATION

• RN/BN or BSc.PN required. Education and training experience in substance use / dependency), an asset

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Four years related community experience
• Knowledge of Crisis Intervention Theory
• Effective Crisis Intervention Skills
• Expertise in the area of mental health and addictions
• Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial rehab and recovery
• Knowledge and experience in working with people with substance related concerns
• Proficient at case management
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective networking and agency relations skills
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Suicide Assessment and Intervention Training
• Trauma Informed Care Training
• Completion of MICST (Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Safety Training)
• Working knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

7. COLLABORATIVE CARE

• AHWC / CSU / RAAM will be supporting a collaborative model of care to ensure quality care as well as effective utilization of resources. The clinician may at times also provide the same clinical function for individuals that need mobile services in the field, or phone support services.
• Ability to seek out, integrate and value as a partner, the input and ongoing involvement of each patient/client/resident/family/community when designing and implementing care and services
• Ability to differentiate among one’s own role and the roles of other health providers to appropriately establish and achieve patient/client/resident/family/community goals
• Ability to apply the principles of cultural humility, team dynamics, and group processes to enable quality patient care and effective interprofessional collaboration to emerge in everyday practice
• Ability to apply leadership principles that support a collaborative practice model including shared decision-making and accountability for one’s own actions
• Ability to consistently communicate in a respectful, responsive, and responsible person-centered manner
• Ability to engage self and others, including the patient/client/resident/family/community in a positive manner to constructively address disagreements as they arise
• Ability to engage in relationships with care, dignity and respect regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, ability or language proficiency.
• Ability to collaborates as required with withdrawal management services and addiction treatment agencies
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
• May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.
  All positions are subject to Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill, and ability required for position.
  AHWC is committed to equity and inclusion and is on an earnest journey to increase responsiveness to Indigenous peoples by promoting a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with personal and/or familial lived experience, and members of equity-seeking groups. Qualified applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application.

6. DECISION MAKING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

The clinician is expected to work collaboratively with other team members.

The clinician will be accountable for determining:

• The appropriate action to ensure safety of the client and those around them
• The creating of effective discharge and transition of care planning. Guidelines to be used for decision making may include, but are not limited to, Policy and Procedures, Mental Health Act, Child & Family Services Act, and the Personal Health Information Act.

The clinician/nurse may provide back up for the role of the physician assistant regarding the following tasks:

• Does a complete and thorough review of systems, (Health assessment)
• Makes decisions about whether the patient is physically well enough to continue with a mental health or addiction assessment
• Consults and liaises with emergency departments if needed