RN/LPN (2) - Detox

Position: RN/LPN (2) 

Department: Detox 
Job Classification: Permanent Part-time (safety sensitive) 
Reports to: Program Manager
Job Summary: The RN/LPN will provide care to Detox Centre clients through a wide range of practice areas including 
acute care, addictions and mental health, health and wellness, and education. The RN/LPN will observe, assess, monitor, 
and document patient symptoms, reactions, and progress. Administering medications and injections, assist nurse 
practitioners/physicians during procedures and provide education and information to patients, families, caregivers and 
staff. RN/LPN’s work collaboratively with clients, families and the OLDC health care team to ensure continuity and quality 
of healthcare delivery.
Job Duties:
• Conducting initial intake, nursing assessment and triage level of required care by the responsible provider.
• Assessing patients daily for level of physical, emotional, and social stability.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate health equipment safely.
• Report and document incidents, adverse events and/or near misses according to practice setting guidelines and 
policies. 
• Provides direct nursing care to patients with a variety of primary care needs including all health complexities 
with recognition of when it is appropriate to contact the NP/Physician. 
• Assesses, monitors, recognizes clients’ needs for substance use withdrawal management ("detox"), post-acute 
withdrawal syndrome and familiar with treatments for sub-categories with substance use disorder(s).
• Provides quality patient care to patients on voluntary inpatient unit. 
• Performs de-escalation and mental health crisis management.
• Administers medications, provides wound care, monitors patients for medication efficacy and symptom 
improvement.
• Responds to overdose emergencies or any other medical emergencies not limited to CRP/defibrillator use, 
stroke, seizure, heart attack.
• Develops and manages ongoing relations with nurse practitioner, physicians, pharmacists and other health care 
providers. 
• Participates in controlled and regular medication administration and reconciliation. 
• In collaboration with the Medical Manager orders and maintains ward stock supplies.
• Collaborates with contracted pharmacy as needed.
Job Skills & Qualifications: 
• Practical Nurse Diploma from a recognized post-secondary practical nurse program.
• Maintain a permanent, valid practice permit with the College of Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical 
Nurses. (SALPN).
• Must be willing to work full scope of practice (including IM/SC/ IV).
• First Aid & CPR, Injectable Naloxone and nasal naloxone up to date; Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Experience with CIWA-Ar, COWS, OAT therapies, detox, withdrawal, and basic recovery programming.
• Strong understanding of First Nations Culture, History and Traditions. 
• Experience working in a First Nations Community. 
• Experience in an addiction centre preferred.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts to include weekends and nights; 24-32 hours a week.
• Valid Driver’s License, Driver’s abstract, Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
DEADLINE DATE: August 14, 2026