As a Nurse for our DICs, you will play a critical role in providing healthcare services and support to individuals accessing the DICs for assistance with substance abuse issues. Working closely with the project team, you will deliver high-quality nursing care, health education, and harm reduction interventions to promote the well-being and safety of DIC clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Health Assessment and Monitoring:

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments of DIC clients, including physical examinations, vital signs monitoring, and medical history reviews.
• Assess clients for substance abuse-related health issues, infectious diseases, and other medical concerns, identifying appropriate interventions and referrals as needed.

2. Healthcare Services Delivery:

• Provide nursing care and treatment to DIC clients, including wound care, medication administration, and health counseling.
• Administer vaccinations, screenings, and diagnostic tests as appropriate, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community resources to ensure continuity of care and access to additional medical services for DIC clients.

3. Harm Reduction and Education:

• Educate DIC clients about harm reduction strategies, safer substance use practices, and preventive health measures to reduce the risk of injury, illness, and transmission of infectious diseases
• Distribute harm reduction supplies, such as sterile syringes, condoms, and naloxone kits, and provide training on their proper use and disposal.
• Facilitate health education workshops and group sessions on topics related to substance abuse, infectious diseases, and overall wellness.

4. Collaboration and Referral:

• Work collaboratively with other members of the DIC team, including peer workers, counselors, and outreach workers, to provide holistic care and support to clients.
• Refer clients to external healthcare providers, specialty services, and community resources for further assessment, treatment, and support as appropriate.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documentation, and progress notes for DIC clients in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports and summaries of nursing interventions, client outcomes, and program activities to support monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution required; Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or equivalent certification in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a community health, public health, or substance abuse treatment setting
• Strong knowledge of primary care principles, preventive health practices, and harm reduction strategies related to substance abuse
• Proficiency in medical documentation and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution required; Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or equivalent certification in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a community health, public health, or substance abuse treatment setting
• Strong knowledge of primary care principles, preventive health practices, and harm reduction strategies related to substance abuse
• Proficiency in medical documentation and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Interested Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and detailed CV, through this Link Only Which is noted below in submission Email copy the link and past it in your search bar, there is no other way of applying to the position, you are required to fill the form correctly otherwise you will not be listed.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Only shortlisted candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for a test/interview.

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