Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: MHA WZ Withdrawal Management SW
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Nursing Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Jul-26
The Nurse Rehab Counsellor will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing assessment, withdrawal management, group facilitation, individual client education and treatment planning for clients. The Registered Nurse will also work collaboratively with other treatment services and community partners to ensure ongoing continuity of care for clients.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registration with Nova Scotia College of Nursing.
• One (1) year of mental health and addictions experience in the last five (5) years. 2 years’ experience considered an asset.
• Psychosocial training/experience considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of population health as it relates to prevention, health promotion and treatment approaches.
• Experience, knowledge and respect regarding the principles of a harm reduction, as well as a working knowledge of the dynamics of addiction.
• Experience in assessments, counselling/teaching individuals and facilitating groups considered an asset.
• A well-developed awareness of community resources.
• Competency in medication management – administering, monitoring, providing education and support.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
• BLS-C (HCP) certification.
• Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
$40.55 - $49.99 Hourly$51.74 Hourly with 25 years' RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Nova Scotia is transforming healthcare and finding (through Action for Health) new ways to deliver the care those living in Nova Scotia need and deserve. We are planning for, developing, and supporting extraordinary health workforce – those employed with us now and those who will join us in the future.
