Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 303, Day Patient Program
- Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.85
- Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2023
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 11-DEC-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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 Required Qualifications:Recent experience working in a children’s mental health care setting for at least two years is required. Must have proven communication, behavioural management, clinical observation and assessment skills. Must know about the treatment and medications used to treat children and adolescents with neuropsychiatric illness. Physically able to lift 11 kg, climb 3 flights of stairs, participate in gym activities and escort children into environment restraints or use physical restraints when required. This position works with children and youth who are experiencing significant mental health and/or behaviour issues and may demonstrate dysregulation, loud voices, anger and/or anxiety.
Preferred Qualifications:A baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered. Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team would be an asset. Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or Effective De-Escalation Techniques training 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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