Nurse Rehabilitation Counselor – Inpatient Withdrawal Management – Mental Health & Addictions

Job title: Nurse Rehabilitation Counselor – Inpatient Withdrawal Management – Mental Health & Addictions

Job description: ​Req ID: 121979
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: MHA EZ Inpatient Withdrawal Managem
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU PH & AS position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Nov-21

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of program manager, the incumbent is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clients participating in various addictions related programs in the NSH such as Inpatient Withdrawal Management. The Nurse Rehabilitation Counselor utilizes a harm reduction approach in the overall facilitation of individual client recovery plans. The Nurse Rehabilitation Counselor coordinates all aspects of client care including; admission interview and assessment, client education, clinical assessments, obtaining and processing urine drug screens and discharge planning as required. The successful candidate will provide ongoing education sessions to clients, community agencies and groups; and liaise with treatment partners such as pharmacists, physicians, public health, mental health, emergency departments, social and correctional services and other agencies. The Nurse Rehabilitation Counselor, as part of the multi-disciplinary team will participate on internal and external committees and community partnerships. Completion of identified educational courses such as fundamental concepts in addiction, concurrent disorders, opioid substitution treatment, suicide risk assessment and relapse prevention will be required. Hours of work vary among different program areas.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Registration with Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
• Current CPR
• One year of Mental Health & Addictions experience in the last five years

• If there are no applicants with one year experience, applicants with six months MHA experience will be evaluated;
• If there are no applicants with six months experiences, applicants with no MHA experience will be evaluated.
• Experience, knowledge and respect regarding the principles of a harm reduction, as well as a working knowledge of the dynamics of addiction
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills along with excellent problem-solving and presentation skills
• Basic Computer Literacy skills and willingness to learn ASSIST/Meditech programs
• Experience in interviewing, counseling and teaching individuals and groups health concepts
• A well-developed awareness of community resources. Ability to be culturally sensitive, respectful, non-judgmental, patient, and understanding
• Exceptional skills in non-violent crisis intervention and conflict resolution, current CPI
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment and also effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Working knowledge and proficiency with a variety of computer software and programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
• Commitment to confidentiality and privacy of NSHA patients and clients
• Annually access the training and education on patient, client and personal safety made available by NSHA
• The successful applicant will have a commitment to the mission and values of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

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 (100%) full-time position; 75.00 hours bi-weekly.

Salary Information

Nurse Rehabilitation Counselor (NUR001):

$35.04 – $41.41 hourly

($42.86 hourly with 25 years of RN experience).

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit please visit

​This is a Nursing 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.

​As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Nova Scotia Health 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 Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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