Registered Nurse
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Child, Youth, Family and Prevention Services / Emergency Department
- Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.74
- Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 25-NOV-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 2 years' experience in the last 5 working with Addiction and Mental Health programs. Advanced knowledge of addiction, mental health, mental illness, and concurrent addiction and mental health disorders as well as evidence-informed treatment and an ability to identify and provide support is required. Skilled and knowledgeable in mental status assessments, suicide risk assessments, and good understanding of non-suicidal self-injury. A solid understanding of medications used for mental illness, along with knowing the side effects that may occur with some psychotropic medication and the appropriate medical interventions needed to manage these side effects are crucial. Ability to thoroughly and accurately collect and document information in a concise, professional, and timely manner. Excellent written, verbal and computer processing skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively function in a stressful environment and resolve conflict. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals. Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent decision making, nursing judgment and critical thinking skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills to efficiently organize and prioritize workload. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification and Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment and Management (SPRAM) required.
Preferred Qualifications:Competency in Connect Care. Knowledge of the continuum of substance use and addictions, stages of change and harm reduction strategies are preferred. Experience in acute and community care is preferred.
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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