LPN - fulltime and casual

Company Profile

Day One Society (Phoenix Centre) provides substance use services and advocacy for individuals, families and communities. We have a 20-bed inpatient detox unit, outpatient youth counselling, youth day treatment and supportive recovery programs.

Job Summary: both Fulltime and Casual Positions available

Reporting to the Detox Supervisor the LPN provides nursing care and support to clients with potential psychological, emotional, behavioural, and medical problems who are withdrawing from substances. This position requires flexibility and responsiveness in a stressful environment, often dealing with clients in crisis situations. Managing emergency situations is an ongoing expectation of this position. The position also provides education to clients and consultation to staff as required. The hours of work for this position are full-time (1,950) and are extended shifts (12 hours) that are part of a master rotation (2Days, 2 Nights followed by at least 4 days off). The position requires a moderate level of physical fitness to effectively carry out the duties of this position.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:


Nursing Care

• Completes a full mental and physical health assessment of the client upon arrival and then on an ongoing basis as required
• Provides support and resources to clients and families about health care, harm reduction and other addiction education and treatment options
• Provides health/mental health instruction and education to all residential staff (in all residential settings) including orientating staff to the approved administration of oral and topical medications and information of medication
• Discusses mental health plans, and evaluates medical care and therapies of clients with psychiatrist, physician, professional therapists, social workers, and other professionals
• Develops positive relationships with program clients and provides warm, nurturing and therapeutic environment in which to explore responsible choices and options
• Discusses mental health plans and evaluates medical care and therapies of clients with psychiatrist, physician, professional therapists, social workers and other professionals
• Works with approved assessment tools to determine clients’ withdrawal needs and administers medical protocols initiated by a physician and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Provides wound care, diabetes monitoring and care and other medical support as required and within the scope of practice of an LPN
• Provides and/or assists with medical or environmental emergencies consistent with legislative parameters and approved organization policies
• Administers medication according to medication schedules and protocols
• Manages behaviour of clients in a professional and therapeutic manner
• Maintains a clean and healthy residential environment
• Follows internal safety and emergency procedures
• Consults regularly with the Detox Supervisor and/or designate to discuss medical, emotional and referral needs of clients and progress
• Performs nursing care to clients including the administration of prescribed medication/treatment and observing, recording, and reporting symptoms and changes in client’s condition
• Works co-operatively with colleagues and community professionals and acts as a positive role model at all time