Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Classification: Registered 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: 0.63
- Posting End Date: 27-DEC-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 08-FEB-2025
- Temporary End Date: 15-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 12
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- 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 1 year of nursing experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting within the last 3 years. Consideration could be given to students who have completed a final focus in adult acute inpatient mental health. Knowledge of mental health diagnosis (DSM V), symptomatology and related treatment modalities/interventions. Crisis management skills include Suicide Risk assessments, intervention and treatment and de-escalation skills. Computer proficiency - Microsoft Word, Outlook. Training and experience in therapeutic modalities such as Trauma Informed Care, CBT, DBT and/or other evidence-based modalities. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered. Nursing experience in an acute adult inpatient psychiatric setting. Consideration could be given to students who have completed a final focus in this area. Group therapy facilitation. Working knowledge of CPS. NVCI training certification within the last 2 years. Participation in professional development, committees or quality improvement initiatives.
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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