Position #: 199954
Expected Start Date: November 17, 2025
Union: SUN
Facility: Brief & Social Detox Centre
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Addiction Serv Res Care Unit & Trtmt Facil-Brief & Social Detox
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 02, 2026
FTE: 0.63
Shift Information: Days, Nights
Hours of Work: 8 shifts of 11.78 hours per 4 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
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
- Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience
- 1 year experience in a mental health setting.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Memberships
- College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Other Education and Training
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Experience ensuring compliance with addiction related medical protocols an asset
- Basic Life Support Cert...
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