Nurse Practitioner

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Provide Nurse Practitioner coverage to support inpatient Detox services.
2.     Deliver clinical oversight and medical leadership to ensure the provision of comprehensive inpatient addiction care.
3.     Serve as the primary point of clinical escalation for complex cases, diagnostic uncertainty, safety concerns, and treatment planning issues.
4.     Promote ethical, patient-centered, evidence-informed, and harm reduction-oriented clinical practice in alignment with ACN Detox Centre values.
5.     Provide ongoing clinical guidance and support to the Director, Licensed Practical Nurses, and other clinical staff.
6.     Review clinical documentation and conduct chart audits, in collaboration with the Director, to support regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
7.     Assess, prescribe, and manage medications for clients, including controlled substances where clinically appropriate and authorized.
8.     Participate in virtual co-visits with the Director and Licensed Practical Nurses for new, high-risk, or complex clients.
9.     Conduct case reviews and deliver targeted clinical education to support staff development and best practices.
10.     Ensure clinical care is aligned with applicable Canadian clinical guidelines for high-risk alcohol and substance use disorders.
11.     Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of clinical protocols, procedures, and workflows.
12.     Attending onsite is required to support clinical oversight, team support, and regulatory compliance.