RN/RPN, Substance Use Services

Salary

CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary

Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse responsible for providing both direct nursing care and coordinating the delivery of care services to clients experiencing problematic substance use. Duties include assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, medication administration, client and family education, and collaboration with the interprofessional team in a person‑centered, recovery‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to clients in compliance with standards of practice by reviewing client/family history, conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, developing a care plan specific for the client, and collaborating with other members of the health care team to discuss and review the care plan.
• Processes physician or nurse practitioner orders by initiating unit standing orders, administering medications, carrying out treatments,...