Nurse B - Addictions - Offres d'emploi au Canada - jobs-ca.com

Position #: 199709

Expected Start Date: November 02, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Brief & Social Detox Centre

City/Town: Saskatoon

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

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks:

12 shifts of 11.78 hours

1 shifts of 8 hours

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

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

Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Experience ensuring compliance with addiction related medical protocols an asset

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C Certificate (CPR)

Nursing diploma is acceptable

Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment

Competencies

Basic - Computer skills

Basic - Critical thinking skills

Basic - Decision making skills

Basic - Interpersonal skills

Basic - Writing skills

Basic - Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge in marginalized populations

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change

Ability to respond to clients' varying concerns and complex requests

Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care

Knowledge in drugs of abuse and their effects

Ability to work independently

Knowledge in harm reduction in Addictions Medicine

Knowledge in Provincial Addiction Clinical Model and DSM-4R

Other Information

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Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)