Nurse Practitioner for Withdrawal Management, Kitchener

Become a Nurse Practitioner at Waterloo Regional Health Network, focusing on managing acute withdrawal in individuals with substance use disorders. Your role will center around providing low-barrier, person-centered care in a compassionate environment.

You will be an essential member of the withdrawal management team, executing advanced clinical assessments, creating management plans, and supporting harm reduction initiatives. Engage with various stakeholders to ensure continuous care and effective linkages to mental health resources. Your clinical expertise will empower individuals at various stages of their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:• Assess and manage withdrawal symptoms among patients • Implement evidence-based treatment plans for withdrawal management • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for safe transitions • Support patient education on recovery and harm reduction • Contribute to the development of best practices in addiction care

Requirements:• Masters of Nursing and current CNO registration as NP&RN(EC)• Minimum of 5 years in addiction medicine • Experience with Suboxone and related therapies • Solid understanding of mental health legislation • Exceptional communication and leadership abilities

Your role will greatly influence recovery pathways and enhance community health outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr