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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00757227
Facility: Brief and Social Detox Unit
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.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Current CPR certification in Basic Life Support at Level C.
Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) or Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS)
Experience
Three (3) years combined experience in addictions recovery.
Experience establishing and ensuring compliance with addiction related Medical Protocols
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of professionals, and members of the public
Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making
Ability to work independently
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