Nurse Rehab Counsellor – Withdrawal Management – Mental Health & Addictions

Job title: Nurse Rehab Counsellor – Withdrawal Management – Mental Health & Addictions

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 108461
Location: Northern Zone, All Saints Springhill Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: MHA NZ Springhill Withdrawal Mgt Unit
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (60% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Healthcare NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 22-Mar-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Manager, the Nurse provides nursing services in a withdrawal management (detoxification) setting. The services provided require specialized education, experience, and skills in addictions treatment. The duties include: assessment, care planning, withdrawal management, client teaching, supportive counseling, discharge planning, distributing medications as appropriate including withdrawal medications, monitoring patient condition and progress, and communicating with staff, other professionals, etc., as required. This position also requires participation on in-house committees such as Quality Management, Infection Control, Occupational Health and Safety and Special Projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses is required
• Current BCLS certification required upon employment
• Minimum of one year previous related nursing experience preferred
• Demonstrated involvement with continuing education is an asset
• Completion of post diploma Mental Health Nursing Education preferred (i.e. completion of “Short Term Clinical Program in Mental Health Nursing” or “certificate of completion of a clinical major in Mental Health Nursing from a University” or “Psychiatric/Mental Health Certification” through the Canadian Nurses Association” or “Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program”, “Suicide Risk Assessment Program” through RNPDC)
• Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or willingness to obtain within 3 months of obtaining position
• Education in concurrent disorders an asset
• Knowledge or experience in leading Therapeutic Group Work an asset.
• Demonstrated competence in clinical care and interpersonal effectiveness
• Professional experience in addictions would be considered preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work environments
• Demonstrated ability to function well as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to meet challenges and changes of health care essential
• Ability to mentor others and motivate teams in a collaborative, participative manner
• Demonstrated commitment to Nova Scotia Health Authority mission, vision, and values in directing activities and priorities
• Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning for self and others
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practices
• Strong, organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks required
• Supports and delivers quality patient safety standards
• Responsible for contributing to the achievement of NSH’s accreditation standards
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment
• Certification in the Suicide Risk Assessment Program through the RNPDC or a willingness to obtain within the first two years of service.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent, Part Time (60%) Position

Salary Information

$34.8623 – $41.2078 Hourly
$42.6501 with 25 years of RN experience

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Expected salary:

Location: Springhill, NS

Job date: Sun, 14 Mar 2021 06:47:21 GMT