Nurse Practitioner – Addictions Services

Please apply via http://hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/careers and search for Requisition # 116531

HHS Requisition # 116531

Status: Regular Full-Time

Rate: $56.72- $72.72 Hourly

Unit Summary

The Community and Population Health Services portfolio supports the advancement of integrated health and social services in hospital and into the community. The Program is responsible for the development and advancement of innovative partnerships with peer, community, academic partners and provides expert leadership in the area of pre- and post-acute care transitions.

The Community and Population Health Services portfolio is accountable for HHS' Population Health, Bundled Care and Alternate Level of Care strategies. The portfolio provides system-wide support through the Site Administrative Managers, Transitional Care & Discharge Specialists, ALC Navigators, Centralized Care and Transition Team, Hospital to Home, Integrated Comprehensive Care Program, Inpatient Medical Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Teams and Addictions Counselors. The McMaster Family Health Team (McMaster Family Practice, Stonechurch Family Health Centre and Canadian Blood Services) and Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) are aligned to the portfolio.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Addictions, is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class. Reporting to the Director of Community & Population Health Services (CPHS), the NP will be instrumental in working with Program leadership and stakeholders to develop and execute strategic plans, and to advance best practices for operational excellence and sustainability. The NP will:

Work in partnership with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team ensuring comprehensive assessment, management and education of patients;
Provide care to patients experiencing substance use disorders and/or mental health conditions that is recovery oriented, trauma-informed, utilizes principles of harm reduction and addresses social determinants of health;
Utilize evidence‐based interventions, including withdrawal and other medication management, to meet the needs of a diverse range of patients with substance use disorders;
Act as a resource providing substance use‐related clinical advice to patients and their families, health and other professionals, and community partners;
Coordinates seamless discharge from hospital to community;
Act as an important communication link between patients and other service providers (e.g. primary care and other community partners) to ensure effective communication and the timely sharing of information necessary to promote the health and wellness of patients;
Initiate, participate, and/or lead initiatives including program development, evaluation, and research.

Schedule Work Hours

Days

Qualifications

Current Certificate of Registration in the College of Nurses of Ontario Extended Class
Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing
Minimum of 5 years recent (within 2 years) clinical experience working with patients presenting to hospital with complex health and social care needs
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in withdrawal and other medication management of patients with a diverse range of substance use disorders including opioid agonist treatment
Certified in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances
Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidenced-based methods and practices with an emphasis on motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, health promotion and risk reduction
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Health Care Consent Act and other relevant legislation
Demonstrated experience in acute care preferred
Demonstrated experience in mental health and addictions required
Exhibits the ability to be open and non-judgmental
Demonstrated ability to critically appraise the literature, evaluate and implement best practice protocols
Demonstrated knowledge in quality improvement and the use of quality improvement methods and tools
Proven leadership abilities, including the ability to think strategically, influence decision making, affect culture and behaviour
Proven effective communication and presentation skills
Proven success in implementing innovative, effective, value-added initiatives using change management and project management theory and frameworks
Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem solving, organization and prioritization
Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations
Demonstrated ability to utilize information technology
Current Ontario Driver’s License, with access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the City of Hamilton

Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.

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