Assistant Head Nurse
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Assist Head Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Inpatient Psychiatry
- Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 02-DEC-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 12-DEC-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 19
- 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum of 3 years in the last 5 of experience working within an Acute Addiction and Mental Health role. Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and Health Information Act. Demonstrated knowledge of mental health diagnosis, symptomology, and related treatment interventions. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Demonstrated experience in a leadership role (e.g. Charge Nurse, Nurse Educator, Professional Practice Lead, etc.). Valid certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training. Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health system. Demonstrated skills in coaching and mentoring peers.
Preferred Qualifications:A demonstrated ability to manage a wide variety of clinical situations with varying levels of acuity and a heterogeneous patient population. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals. Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent decision-making skills, problem solving, nursing judgment and critical thinking skills.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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