Job Description

Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (RAAM) /Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT)/Addictions/Medical Withdrawal services. Assumes


professional responsibilities and complies with clinical practice standards and regional policies and procedures for the coordination


and delivery of patient/client care.


Assumes professional responsibilities and complies with clinical practice standards and regional policies and procedures for the


coordination and delivery of patient/client/elder care in the assigned areas. Works within an interprofessional team and functions


within the provisions of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) Standards of Practice in accordance with level of


expertise, training, and experience. Has the authority to make clinical practice decisions and delegate duties to other health care


workers as appropriate.


May be assigned Charge responsibility for a unit(s) and will be expected to assume those responsibilities. The Charge Nurse is


accountable to coordinate care of medical withdrawal beds, plan, and coordinate discharge services with other agencies, use


resources prudently and effectively, give direction to and supervise the activities of others and demonstrate initiative and


independence in meeting these Charge responsibilities.


Works within an interprofessional team and functions within the provision of the Regulated Health Professionals Act.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Nursing (BN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred Current active practicing registration with the applicable college Current certification from a recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, or obtain within three (3) months of
commencing employment
Valid Manitoba Class V driver's license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel the region and province year round Working knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet Two (2) years' experience in in a nursing role with substance use issues and/or with vulnerable populations at risk with
substance use issues
Extensive experience with the Charge Nurse role and/or nursing leadership education Satisfactory employment record required Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment Policy (HR-02-

80. Waived for internal candidates with current checks on file.

For a full listing of qualifications please:

Internal Candidates: Refer to the which is posted on the Intranet under Department/Human

Resources/, then select the applicable department; or,

External Candidates: Contact Human Resources to request a copy

Northern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace,


which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation.


Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumes.


We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Using Google Chrome,

Apply online at www.northernhealthregion.ca on or before

MAY 29, 2025

Note: In the event of technical difficulties with the online application, please contact Human Resources at

HRARegional@nrha.ca for assistance prior to closing date.