Methadone Clinic Nurse

Help me as a nurse with the addiction treatment of our clients. You will do this together with a team of healthcare professionals at our location in the center of Utrecht.
Day shifts on weekdays from 8:30 to 17:00

What will you do?
As a nurse, you are part of the medication clinic team. The team treats clients through opioid maintenance treatment and/or other medication. In doing so, we adhere to current legislation and the opioid maintenance treatment guideline. The focus of the treatment lies on the client's addiction-related needs and working towards or maintaining stability in one or more areas of life.

The medication clinic is open in the mornings from 9:00 to 13:00, during which time medication is provided by 2 nurses. Additionally, you are responsible for staffing the desk service and performing UCs. You fulfill the role of nurse and are also involved as a mentor for your own caseload.
As a mentor, you are the 1st point of contact for the client. You conduct an introductory interview with the client where you discuss the treatment plan, which you also coordinate and monitor. You ensure that appointments are followed up by the addiction physician, such as the annual medical examination. You personally perform an annual nursing somatic screening. Lifestyle and lifestyle advice form an important part of this. Furthermore, you monitor whether the client has achieved their goals.

'You notice that you are building a bond with the people and I like that the most. That when they come in, they ask for you and tell you a lot' - Medication Nurse

Furthermore, you participate in the (multidisciplinary) team meeting and perform administrative tasks (such as documentation in the EHR). You work together with nurses, a nurse practitioner, and an addiction physician. Based on your knowledge and practical experience, you contribute to the further development of care.
We are open five days a week from 08:30 to 17:00. You will work via a fixed schedule in consultation, availability on Monday is a requirement.

• Based on the CAO GGZ, the standard employment conditions and a salary in FWG 45 (min. €3180,- and max. €4273,-);
• You will receive a one-year contract for 24-32 hours. If you still enjoy working with us after a year, you will receive a permanent contract;
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.33%, 8% holiday allowance, and you will build up a pension with Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn;
• For commuting and business travel, a 2nd class mobility card, also to be used for OV-fiets or a mileage allowance;
• Discounts on insurance at Univé and Centraal Beheer;
• With 11 specialisms at various locations, Arkin also offers many long-term possibilities for your professional development and personal growth; For this, we have a wide range of training offerings, such as the CRA methodology;
• A cafeteria plan where you can use your gross salary for extra vacation hours, bicycle purchase, and additional travel expense reimbursement;
• For your well-being, an annual vitality budget of up to €100,- (with a permanent employment of at least 18 hours per week) and access to the Nrgize platform to participate in activities such as bootcamp, yoga, and padel.
• A referral bonus of €1000 when you recommend a new colleague.