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iRecover Treatment Centers
iRecover Treatment Centers
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Ponoka, Canada

1 week ago

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Description
*Located in Tees, Alberta - 20 minutes east of Ponoka


Compensation
- $1500 signing bonus after 90 day probationary period.
- $33.00 per hour
- $2.50 shift differential (8pm-8am)


Reports To
Nurse Practitioner


Summary


The Detox Nurse is responsible for planning nursing care in an assigned area as required by individualized client needs and according to dependent and independent nursing functions while adhering to recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standard based in the scope of practice, under the direction of the Director & Physician.


Core Competencies

  • Quality Orientation
  • Time Management
  • Creative and Innovative Thinking
  • Professional development and continual learning
  • Problem Solving
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Research and Analysis
  • Decision making and Judgment
  • Operating medical equipment
  • Providing Consultation
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
  • Mediating and Negotiating
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Stress management
  • Teamwork

Job Duties

  • Utilize nursing knowledge and skills implementing basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care.
  • Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards within the licensing body scope of practice as observed by the management and facility policy & procedures.
  • Perform selected tasks related to participant care and the participants' environment in a safer manner.
  • Collect data for participant records, including beginning the EHR.
  • Contribute to the development of the participant plan of care and discharge plans based on the identified participant problems/needs.
  • Maintain and coordinate communication between participant, staff and Nurse Practitioner as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback.
  • Carry out physician orders accurately, directly and indirectly; verbal orders are to be confirmed with NP and documented appropriately.
  • Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care administered relative to the participant other identified problems/needs.
  • Document pertinent observation and intervention or appropriate records.
  • Administer medication accurately, observing participant response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and progress notes.
  • Participate in shift change controlled medication count with a second staff member; sign and document count numbers.
  • Give timely shift change report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned participants.
  • Report participant needs/problems and observations regarding the participant's condition to the Physician.
  • Provide participant/significant other health teachings as delegated by and observed by the attending physician and clinical team and by utilizing different methods such as oneonone and group instruction, demonstration, or discussion.
  • Document health teaching including participant/significant other response to and their understanding of health teaching.
  • Use available written and AV materials specific to participant condition or disease.
  • Attend scheduled meetings and provide the necessary information.
  • Attend required staff development programs per year and all scheduled mandatory training programs.
  • Participate in facility committees as necessary.
  • Assist participants and family members with concern and empathy and with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
  • Take incoming calls and take ownership of helping the caller.
  • Assist in the training and mentorship of new Team Members.
  • Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.
  • Follow proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents to ensure followup and prevention.
  • Record and report the need for maintenance or repair or equipment and remove any faulty equipment from use.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Organize job functions and work areas to be able to effectively complete assignments within established time frames.
  • Consistently demonstrate the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.
  • Participate in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and abilities to reference them from appropriate books and manuals.
  • Comply with the Systems Infection control policies and procedures including Infection Prevention and Control to ensure a safer working environment for self and others.
  • Demonstrate adherence to department Dress Code and Safe Practices Standards; demonstrate fitness for work.
  • Participate in team meetings, providing input and suggestions.
  • The first point of contact for intakes and their loved ones.
  • Prepare participants for the transition from detox to treatment program.
  • When
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