About the role
GENERAL
Description:
Comm Addictions Nurse, IRTC Withdrawl
Competition #:
IERHA 982/25R
Posting Date:
09/19/2025
Status:
Active
Type:
External
DESCRIPTION
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other
Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service
Community Addictions Health Nurse
RN4 IRTC Mob Withdrawal Prog_01
Closing Date:
09/26/2025
Facility / Site:
To Be Determined
Posting Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full-Time
Hours of Work:
Days
Term Dates:
FTE:
1
Union Group:
MNU
Wage / Salary:
As per applicable collective agreement
Position Summary: The Community Addictions Health Nurse (CAHN) is an integral member of the IERHA Addictions Medicine programming, with key responsibilities to the Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic. The CAHN is part of an integrated inter-professional team. The CAHN provides nursing services within a co-occurring disorders (mental health & harm reduction) model to individuals seeking addictions assessment and treatment. The CAHN is responsible to provide comprehensive addictions nursing care to individuals as a part of the RAAM program. The CAHN works collaboratively with providers internal and external to the RHA, inclusive of but not limited to addictions services, primary care providers, psychiatrists, mental health services, community pharmacists, emergency departments, acute care, EMS, and a range of health and social agencies, to create and provide comprehensive & collaborative services. The CAHN acts as a resource and knowledge broker regarding harm reduction, addiction/mental health issues and interventions based on evidenced based research & practice.
The CAHN takes a lead role in the development and provision of promotional, prevention and education sessions/activities. The aim is to improve understanding about mental health & addiction issues in order to strengthen individual, family, group and community systems. In collaboration and partnership with other health care providers, clients, their families and community stakeholders, the CAHN focuses on supporting individuals in their personal recovery where they live, learn, work and socialize.
The position of Community Addictions Health Nurse functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake- Eastern Regional Health Authority.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing / Psychiatric Nursing
- Current active registration and a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba / College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support and ASIST Certification.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership & critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work interdependently & autonomously.
- Demonstrated excellent crisis management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of addiction/mental health conditions and interventions, including withdrawal management and harm reduction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult clinical assessment, care and treatment, health education and promotion, illness prevention and chronic disease management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant (addiction & psychiatric) medications and standard practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cultural safety.
- Demonstrated knowledge of inter-professional collaborative practice and service coordination across the continuum of health services
- Three (3) years within the last five (5) of related clinical experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology. Experience in EMR an asset - Ability to interpret and utilize best practice research data and to incorporate this information into clinical practice and education
- Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards
- Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care and autonomous practice.
- Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to communicate in non-judgmental approaches which engage and foster trust with target populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients.
- Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Interlake Regional Health Authority.
- Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
- Satisfactory employment record.
Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.
As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.
About Interlake-Eastern RHA
We work in partnership with stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
About the role
GENERAL
Description:
Comm Addictions Nurse, IRTC Withdrawl
Competition #:
IERHA 982/25R
Posting Date:
09/19/2025
Status:
Active
Type:
External
DESCRIPTION
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other
Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service
Community Addictions Health Nurse
RN4 IRTC Mob Withdrawal Prog_01
Closing Date:
09/26/2025
Facility / Site:
To Be Determined
Posting Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full-Time
Hours of Work:
Days
Term Dates:
FTE:
1
Union Group:
MNU
Wage / Salary:
As per applicable collective agreement
Position Summary: The Community Addictions Health Nurse (CAHN) is an integral member of the IERHA Addictions Medicine programming, with key responsibilities to the Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic. The CAHN is part of an integrated inter-professional team. The CAHN provides nursing services within a co-occurring disorders (mental health & harm reduction) model to individuals seeking addictions assessment and treatment. The CAHN is responsible to provide comprehensive addictions nursing care to individuals as a part of the RAAM program. The CAHN works collaboratively with providers internal and external to the RHA, inclusive of but not limited to addictions services, primary care providers, psychiatrists, mental health services, community pharmacists, emergency departments, acute care, EMS, and a range of health and social agencies, to create and provide comprehensive & collaborative services. The CAHN acts as a resource and knowledge broker regarding harm reduction, addiction/mental health issues and interventions based on evidenced based research & practice.
The CAHN takes a lead role in the development and provision of promotional, prevention and education sessions/activities. The aim is to improve understanding about mental health & addiction issues in order to strengthen individual, family, group and community systems. In collaboration and partnership with other health care providers, clients, their families and community stakeholders, the CAHN focuses on supporting individuals in their personal recovery where they live, learn, work and socialize.
The position of Community Addictions Health Nurse functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake- Eastern Regional Health Authority.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing / Psychiatric Nursing
- Current active registration and a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba / College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support and ASIST Certification.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership & critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work interdependently & autonomously.
- Demonstrated excellent crisis management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of addiction/mental health conditions and interventions, including withdrawal management and harm reduction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult clinical assessment, care and treatment, health education and promotion, illness prevention and chronic disease management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant (addiction & psychiatric) medications and standard practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cultural safety.
- Demonstrated knowledge of inter-professional collaborative practice and service coordination across the continuum of health services
- Three (3) years within the last five (5) of related clinical experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology. Experience in EMR an asset - Ability to interpret and utilize best practice research data and to incorporate this information into clinical practice and education
- Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards
- Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care and autonomous practice.
- Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to communicate in non-judgmental approaches which engage and foster trust with target populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients.
- Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Interlake Regional Health Authority.
- Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
- Satisfactory employment record.
Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.
As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.
About Interlake-Eastern RHA
We work in partnership with stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.