Provide harm reduction nursing and overdose response with St. Joseph's Health System in Hamilton, supporting patients across hospital and community settings.
This temporary, full-time Registered Nurse role serves Substance Use and Addiction SUAP Medicine at Charlton Campus. The seven-month assignment includes community visits and patient follow-up after emergency department visits or admissions. Apply your experience in wound care, addictions medicine, and crisis intervention while supporting patients in homes, shelters, public spaces, and encampments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide community nursing and wound care
- Respond to community overdoses as needed
- Complete post-emergency-department and admission follow-up
- Distribute harm reduction supplies in the community
- Develop harm reduction education for hospital staff
Requirements:
- Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration
- Current BCLS/HCP certification
- CPI Crisis Prevention Training
- Minimum five years of direct harm reduction nursing
- Community-based overdose response experience
Use harm reduction nursing, wound care, and overdose response expertise to support patients throughout Hamilton's community settings.
Harm Reduction Registered Nurse in Hamilton employer: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
St. Joseph’s Health System is an exceptional employer that prioritizes equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within its workplace culture. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, the organization offers meaningful opportunities for advancement in the field of healthcare philanthropy. Located in a supportive environment, employees benefit from a hybrid work model, collaborative team dynamics, and the chance to make a significant impact through their contributions to major and principal giving programs.
Contact Details:
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Recruitment Team
