REGISTERED NURSE (RN), INPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE WITHDRAWAL

Job summary

Provide holistic, person-centered, recovery-oriented nursing care to patients experiencing substance withdrawal. Assess and monitor patients, and collaborate with patients, families, the multidisciplinary care team, and partners to develop care plans and interventions for managing withdrawal symptoms.

Job details

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the Dawson Creek & District Hospital. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Inpatient Substance Use Withdrawal Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Reporting to the Withdrawal Management Unit Program Lead or designate and working collaboratively and in partnership with the multidisciplinary care team and partners, the nurse engages in the provision of holistic, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care. Through assessment and monitoring of each client, the nurse, in partnership with the patient/family and care team develops a plan of personal care and intervention to assist the individual in managing the medical symptoms of substance abuse withdrawal. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (Rotating)

What you’ll do

Provide holistic, person-centered, recovery-oriented nursing care to patients experiencing substance withdrawal. Assess and monitor patients, and collaborate with patients, families, the multidisciplinary care team, and partners to develop care plans and interventions for managing withdrawal symptoms.

Requirements

The role requires a Registered Nurse who practices according to professional standards and the BCCNM code of ethics. The posting emphasizes compassionate patient care and collaboration but does not specify education credentials or years of experience.

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Registered Nursing
• Patient Assessment
• Patient Monitoring
• Withdrawal Management
• Substance Use Care
• Person-Centered Care
• Recovery-Oriented Care
• Holistic Care
• Care Planning
• Patient and Family Collaboration
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork
• Compassionate Care
• Clinical Intervention
• Professional Ethics

Job areas

• Healthcare