Job Order Detail

Description

Position #: 191640

Expected Start Date: March 30, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Brief & Social Detox Centre

City/Town: Saskatoon

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

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

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
- 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
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C Certificate (CPR)
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Experience ensuring compliance with addiction related medical protocols an asset
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Competencies
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
- Basic - Verbal communicatio...
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