• Primary Care Alberta: N
• Recovery Alberta: Y
• Classification: Assist Head Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Crisis Stabilization Unit
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 31-MAR-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-MAY-2025
• Temporary End Date: 07-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $40.52
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

At least 3 years of nursing experience in an acute adult inpatient psychiatric setting within the last 5 years is required. Experience in Group facilitation and co-facilitation. At least 2 years Charge nurse experience required. Strong ability to create complex care plans. Strong leadership skills and ability to navigate conflict. Demonstrates initiative, reliability, and flexibility. Able to adapt to change effectively. Strong demonstrated ability to integrated AHS values and competencies. Ability to promptly, respectfully, resolve conflict in keeping with AHS Policies, Values and code of conduct. Advanced knowledge and expert understanding of DSM-V, symptomatology and treatment modalities/interventions including CBT and DBT, Alberta Mental Health Act, and other governing standards/ legislation for practice required. Demonstrated ability in Acute Mental Health Crisis Management. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (NVCI) certification required or must be obtained after employment. Strong critical thinking, assessment, strong knowledge base in mental health and intervention skills required. Demonstrated ability to maintain collaborative working relationship with patients, families and team members. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication skills and a demonstrated patient and family centered approach required. Computer proficiency required. Demonstrated motivation to learn and participate in professional development and educational programs.

1 year of experience on the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Formal Tier one or Tier two training in Collaborative Problem Solving. Strong working knowledge of Collaborative Problem Solving. Formal training preferred. Experience providing educational support to adult learners an asset. Ability to be trauma informed in approach. Training in trauma informed practice. Ability to integrate harm reduction approach. Training in concurrent/harm reductions approach.