Licensed Practical Nurse
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- Nursing
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- COV00050055 Requisition #
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- Apr 18, 2025 Post Date
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: COV AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Emergency Mental Health
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.57
- Posting End Date: 28-APR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 19-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 11.07
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $27.58
- Maximum Salary: $36.13
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:2 years of Addictions and/or Mental Health experience within the last 3 years. New grads who have completed a final preceptorship in an Addiction and/or Mental Health site or emergency department may be considered. Knowledge of verbal de-escalation techniques. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act. Experience with mental status assessments. Experience in various risk assessment i.e. Suicide risk, Homicidal risk, VAST, Trauma Informed Care, Domestic Violence screening.
Preferred Qualifications:Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) preferred. Nursing experience in an urgent care setting or emergency is preferred. Knowledge of the Addiction and Mental Health related resources across the Edmonton Zone preferred.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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