Registered Nurse – Adult Withdrawal Unit (AWU)

Location: Across British Columbia.

Professional Summary

Seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide patient-centered care in an Adult Withdrawal Unit, supporting individuals through withdrawal management, stabilization, and recovery, ensuring safety and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide assessment, monitoring, and withdrawal management care

- Administer medications and follow clinical protocols (e.g., CIWA, COWS)

- Ensure patient safety, observation, and crisis intervention

- Support mental health and addiction recovery needs

- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

- Maintain accurate clinical documentation

- Follow infection control, safety, and regulatory standards

Qualifications (BC Standards)

- Registered Nurse (BSN or equivalent)

- Active registration with BCCNM (BC College of Nurses and Midwives)





- Adult Withdrawal / Mental Health / Addictions experience preferred

- Strong knowledge of withdrawal protocols, mental health care, and medications

- Certification in BLS/CPR (required)

- Crisis prevention/intervention training (preferred)

- Ability to work in fast-paced / rural settings

- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and adaptability

- Pay: CAD $48-$58/hour

- Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly

- Travel: Covered (travel + accommodation + time pay)

- Shift: As per facility needs

Why Join Us

- Travel support provided

- Work in diverse healthcare settings across Northern BC

Equal Prospect Employer

Russell Tobin is committed to an inclusive workplace.

📌 Detox Nurse /Addictions Nurse/Withdrawal Nurse (Canada)
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