Substance Misuse Nurse

We are urgently looking for an experienced Locum Substance Misuse/Detox Nurse to join our client’s team in Lewisham, London.

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (4 days between Monday and Friday, 30 hours per week)
Dates: ASAP 3 months (Temporary contract will be reviewed after 3 months)
Pay Rate: between £32 to £38/hrYour new role

Undertake physical and mental health assessments for service users and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.To undertake Nurse Alcohol Assessments and determine safe detoxificationAssist in the titration process for opiate service users.To provide screening for BBV, through dry blood spot testing.To provide Hepatitis B vaccinations when needed.Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to service users.Essential Qualifications and ExperienceCurrent NMC registrationPrevious experience as a Recovery/Substance Misuse Nurse at a Drug Treatment...