Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Seniors Mental Health Program
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: CZ PNK CNTLCTR NU CHIR Psych
- Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj
- Multi-Site: At
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2017
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 23-OCT-2017
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 19
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $36.86
- Maximum Salary: $48.37
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Completion of an accredited Psychiatric nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Qualifications:The role requires understanding of risk management in community environments, the ability to manage and resolve complex issues that affect patient outcomes, the ability to interpret processes and mediate expectations that exceed available resources, as well as maintaining a balance between patient preference and zone priorities. The successful candidate will be able to remain optimistic and motivated when encountering challenges and obstacles. Minimum of 5 years recent and diverse Mental Health Experience, including Seniors Mental Health. Recent experience with community based placement, specifically designated supportive living and long term care. Ability and current mandatory training to complete the Inter-RAI-MDS-HC tool is required. Sound understanding of the aging process, as well excellent familiarity with medical/surgical nursing are crucial components of this position. The successful incumbent will also have demonstrated outstanding leadership, communication, team collaboration and networking skills
Preferred Qualifications:BScN preferred; however, combination of education and experience will be considered.
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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