Registered Nurse

Job Description

Salary:

Numinus is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team. This individual will be a regulated health care professional who has several key functions related to providing competent, evidence-based, and trauma informed care for clients accessing services at Numinus. This individual will be responsible for the assessment of patients and the administration and monitoring of ketamine therapy. They will work under the direction of the Medical Director and Director of Clinical Operations.

Key Practices

Client Centered Care

Therapeutic Engagement

Trauma Informed Practice

Cultural Safety

Responsibilities

Provides information for clients requesting information about services provided and answers any questions for clients related to process and procedures.

Assess and document client baseline conditions during medical assessments and KAP sessions.

Monitor client progress, signs & symptoms, behavioral changes and response to interventions provided and will communicate with NP/MD as needed.

Performs and documents initial and ongoing clinical assessments for clients.

Administer medication as ordered by MD/NP providing direct care in keeping with medication administration standards.

Respond to medical emergencies in collaboration with the medical team using appropriate site procedures while staying with the established scope of practice.

Educate clients about client-specific pharmacotherapies used while accessing services and post-discharge.

Provide education and guidance to clients in relation to therapies provided, including possible side effects and intended outcomes.

Ensure policies and procedures are applied and used effectively to support the safety of clients, co-clients and staff.

Provide ongoing risk assessments in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure the level of care is appropriate for risk (e.g. falls, suicide, violence) and, where applicable, implement intervention to mediate risk or transfer to the appropriate level of care.

Identify and intervene in situations where there may be a duty to report client substance use in accordance with practice standards (e.g. sensitive safety positions, children in care).

Act as health navigator participating in interdisciplinary meetings and collegially share information that will identify client strengths, concerns and assist clients in achieving their health and therapy goals.

Participate in educational opportunities to develop competencies and maintain nursing practice standards.

Education/Experience

At least 2 years of recent clinical experience, ideally in a hospital or clinical setting

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and current registration in good standing with the provincial/state licensing body

Able to visually assess patients as needed while transcribing the information into EMR software

Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high energy environment

Data entry and medical transcription an asset

CPR and ACLS certification required and up to date

Integrated, lived experiences that support clinical competencies are acknowledged and welcomed

Experience managing client flow and working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team

At Numinus, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. We welcome and celebrate differences because we believe a multitude of perspectives fosters innovation and will help us achieve our ultimate purpose of delivering the highest quality outcomes to the people we serve. Our culture is one of belonging in which each person is accepted and valued for their individuality. As such, if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.