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Posted on February 24, 2025 by Employer details ADAPT
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_Become part of the ADAPT team; the team that makes a difference, supports its employees in their career development and creates a positive environment to work in_ *POSITION: * Nurse Practitioner *LOCATION: *Halton Region _*WHAT'S THERE FOR YOU?*_ _You will work with a fun, cooperative and diverse team. This group will provide you many opportunities to learn from other professions and enhance your skills and abilities when providing services to your clients. It's an interesting role, with excellent work-life balance._ *SUMMARY* The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct and indirect comprehensive patient care services to populations with addictions or concurrent disorders using advanced assessment skills and a sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics. The services to support patient care are provided independently as well as in collaboration with various inter-professional teams across the organization and with community partners. The NP will deliver nursing care services within their scope of practice as regulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario. *The NP is responsible for ensuring that nursing care provided to clients meets all legislative requirements and practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).* *ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* The incumbent will fulfill these duties and responsibilities personally within the parameters outlined in ADAPT?s Operations Manual as well as the established standards of the CNO and the NPAO best practice guidelines. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Program Manager, Program Director or Chief Executive Officer. _*General Nurse Practitioner Duties and Responsibilities:*_ * Provide comprehensive primary care within the NP scope, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals for individuals with substance use and mental health concerns. * Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including medication management, withdrawal support, and harm reduction strategies. * Conduct physical exams, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and educate clients and families on treatment and recovery. * Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and community agencies to coordinate care and support wrap-around services. * Offer supportive counseling, crisis management, and referrals to internal and external programs. * Provide services in street-level community settings, through home visits, and occasionally alongside community outreach programming accessing homeless individuals in shelters or encampments, and to support in reducing barriers to care. * Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with professional and organizational standards. * Participate in case conferences, professional development, and interdisciplinary team meetings. _ *Withdrawal management Duties and Responsibilities:*_ * Enhances community-based harm reduction supports for clients in the community experiencing serious substance use issues that lead to significant withdrawal symptoms. * Deliver clinical and nursing care in supportive housing and community settings, ensuring access to primary care and withdrawal medications. * Assess and manage co-occurring conditions, including mental health disorders, blood borne diseases and infections. * Utilize evidence-based interventions, including medication-assisted treatment and harm reduction strategies. * Engage clients in strengths-based, trauma-informed care while addressing social determinants of health. * Educate individuals and families on addiction, recovery, and stigma reduction. * Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, specialists, and community resources to enhance patient care. * Provide clinical guidance on addiction-related issues to healthcare professionals and community groups. * Advocate for individuals facing substance use challenges. * Prescribe and manage controlled substances, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance with medical cannabis regulations. *Job Specification* To perf- LocationBurlington, ON
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9649083596
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