Rpn - Harm Reduction

6 days ago


Ottawa, Canada Northwood Recovery Full time

**Overview**

**Responsibilities**
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in accordance with established harm reduction principles.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses, ensuring adherence to MAT & OAT management protocols.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and emotional health, documenting findings accurately.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding harm reduction strategies and available resources.
- Assist with laboratory procedures, including urine drug screening, phlebotomy, as required for patient assessments.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards within clinic.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills related to addictions and mental health.

**Qualifications**
- Current registration as a Practical Nurse with the relevant licensing body.
- Dispensing medication
- Health teaching surrounding side effects and how to manage the symptoms that interfere with quality of life.
- Transcription of orders and maintenance of medication records.
- Monitoring compliance to the care plans.
- Assist individuals with personal hygiene when necessary.
- Demonstrate harm reduction and recovery oriented practice (ROP) philosophy and practices within daily work and interactions Intervene to crisis as necessary and work to intervene before a crisis escalates and provide appropriate follow-up.
- Participates in the safety of the program participants at all times.
- Strong knowledge of medication administration practices and patient care protocols.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating strong organizational skills.
- Previous experience in acute care or nursing home settings is advantageous.
- Certification in phlebotomy is a plus but not mandatory.

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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