Auxiliary Nurse

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to allCanadians.

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Job Overview

The Auxiliary Nurse is a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides medical care, recovery therapies and programs, and everyday care and support to clients in Detox and addictions residential treatment. Under the direct supervision of the RN/LPN. The Auxiliary Nurse provides nursing care to clients, and provides support to the nursing team and Physician as directed. The Auxiliary Nurse supports its clients in recovery in a myriad of practical and therapeutic ways including: supporting recovery strategies, assisting with client needs, listening empathetically, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to the following;

Assists in establishing and maintaining procedures and policies to ensure proper residential treatment.
Follow established procedures and document proper oversight of residential treatment services.
Provides on call nursing coverage as necessary
Schedules, coordinates and documents physician appointments
Facilitates communication with physicians regarding medical services
Conducts urinalysis collection with clients as deemed necessary.
Monitors and documents progress of clients using the implemented communication tools
Prepares and submits reports as deemed necessary.
Participates in any quality assurance program and seeks to continuously improve the program within fiscal and departmental parameters

Communications/Facilitator

Listen and provide honest, compassionate feedback to clients
Act as clients advocate & conflict resolution facilitator
Promote client independence & self-determination by modeling and demonstrating healthy boundaries
Clearly communicating information with all appropriate staff via KIPU
Effectively communicate to clients the importance of fully participating to the best of their abilities

Documentation & Administration

Document all information affecting clients’ treatment using the implemented communication tools
Participate and contribute to regular case consultation with the other members of the clinical team
Perform some light administrative duties – ie. Assembling files for future clients, posting memos, taking notes at staff meetings, keeping KIPU up to date, etc.
Filling out incident reports when necessary

Program Knowledge & Understanding

Familiar with daily and evening routines
Knowledge of website, handbook, and all policies
Orientate new clients to all aspects of the program
Demonstrate personal competence congruent with responsible care and treatment of persons with addictive disorders
Capable of sound organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
Shows responsible and competent leadership skills
Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision

Activities & Entertainment

Motivate clients to positive lifestyle change by encouraging and facilitating healthy daily activities
Keep up to date of any appropriate community events that may enhance clients’ stay.

Health & Safety

Contribute to a safe & healthy working environment by observing universal precautions and infection control procedures; removing obvious hazards; reporting faulty equipment, accidents, injuries, and near misses
Adhering to and enforcing rules regarding safety and workplace wellness policies

Knowledge skills and abilities

Knowledge of practical nursing
Knowledge of mental health first aid
Knowledge of the addiction and specific attention to characteristics and behaviors of both individual and groups
Knowledge of computer software programs, as well as utilization of a case management program.
Knowledge of modern drug/alcohol services and programs
Ability to work with diverse populations of clients
Ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with various agencies, as well as departmental personnel.
Ability to work therapeutically with individual clients and their families
Make necessary referrals to other agencies and/or providers, as deemed necessary.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to maintain integrity in the profession despite legal and/or outside influences
Ability to operate a computer with a moderate level of proficiency
Ability to work evening shifts, over night shifts, weekends and/or hold weekend groups if deemed necessary
Skills in communicating clearly
Skills in working in a diverse work setting.

Language skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively in front of groups of clients or their family members.

Employee Benefits and Perks:

Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
24/7 Employee Assistance Program through Greenshield Health
Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
Remote or hybrid work models for eligible employees
Perks and discounts with Perkopolis – entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
Maternity and parental leave top-up
Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

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