Role Overview
We are urgently looking for an experienced Locum Substance Misuse nurse to join our client's team in Merseyside.
Hours & Pay
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
37.5 hours per week
Dates: ASAP, 3 months (Temporary Contract, will be reviewed after 3 months)
Pay Rate: £33/hr PAYE or £38/hr umbrella (strictly no limited companies)
Responsibilities
Undertake physical and mental health assessments and signpost/refer to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.
Perform Nurse Alcohol Assessments and determine safe detoxification.
Assist in the titration process for opiate service users.
Provide screening for BBV, through dry blood spot testing.
* Provide Hepatitis B vaccinations and undertake phlebotomy.
* Contribute to Naloxone strategy.
* Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to service users.
* Utilise psychosocial intervention, including Integrated Test and Evaluation Plans in both one-to-one and group settings.
Qualifications & Experience
* Current NMC registration.
* Previous solid experience of working as a substance misuse nurse.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits
* Weekly payments.
* Help with revalidation.
* Free CPD courses.
* Holiday pay.
* Free DBS check.
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