Nurse B - Addictions at HealthCareersInSask.ca

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

52.44

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Triage, Addiction nursing, Chemical dependency assessment, Motivational assessment, Withdrawal management, Clinical nursing, Mental health nursing, Patient education, Crisis intervention, Care planning, Multi-disciplinary collaboration, Decision making, Communication skills, Computer skills

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Position #: 181879 Expected Start Date: May 04, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: Calder Centre City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Addiction Serv Res Care Unit&Trtmt Facil-Calder Centre Type: Part-time temporary Expected Up to Date: March 31, 2027 FTE: 0.49 Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of 55 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Standard Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440 Travel Required: No Job Description: The Adult Program Nurse is responsible for triaging admissions to Calder Centre for clients with and affected by chemical dependency. They provide info/education to a wide variety of disciplines across the province utilizing the motivational assessment process, the provincial addiction clinical model, DSM- 4R and the transtheoretical model of change to assist in the triaging of clients needing addiction services. Must be familiar with current drugs of abuse/withdrawal mgmt strategies as well as available provincial resources to assist Case Managers with identifying the most appropriate care plan for their clients. They are responsible to triage acute medical, psychiatric and detoxification issues and will provide nursing related workshops and education sessions to clients and other professionals. It will be required to provide support to brief and social detox programs, for the purpose of ensuring provision of service to clients, in situations that vary from normal course of business. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience * 1 year experience in a mental health setting. Education * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Other Education and Training * Nursing diploma is acceptable * Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Competencies * Advanced - Decision making skills * Advanced - Communication skills * Basic - Computer skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work independently * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Other Information * Registered/eligible with College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of SK - CRPNS * Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) * For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/ 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. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

Responsibilities

The Adult Program Nurse is responsible for triaging admissions for clients with chemical dependency and providing education across various disciplines. They also provide support to detox programs and assist case managers in identifying appropriate care plans.