Job Description

Your Opportunity:

We are currently looking for a Full Time Psychiatric Clinical Assistant to aid in the inpatient unit, under the direction of the Psychiatrist team at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This is a chance to make a difference every day in the world of health care as you bring your excellent work ethic to the role. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. The Northern Lights Regional Health Centre is a 108-bed acute care facility with an emergency department, ICU, and specialty services in OBGYN, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, pediatrics, and psychiatry. We are a designated facility with an acute care inpatient unit. Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is located in northeast Alberta, nestled in the boreal forest at the confluence of four rivers. Fort McMurray, the largest city in the Municipality, is considered an urban service area. In addition to Fort McMurray, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo consists of ten smaller communities: Anzac, Conklin, Draper, Fort Chipewyan, Fort Fitzgerald, Fort MacKay, Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier/Chard, Mariana Lakes, and Saprae Creek Estates. Each of these communities has its own unique charms and attractions. Population: 81,150\xe2\x80\x93 including catchment Location: 435 km northeast of Edmonton

Description:

As a Full Time, Psychiatric Clinical Assistant, you will work under the direction of Psychiatrists to provide assistance in the inpatient wards. Role: Possess comprehensive knowledge of current clinical assistant in Psychiatry theory and practice. Perform clinical interview including mental status examination and physical examination. Document clinical progress, order laboratory tests, prescribe and adjust medications upon advice of the Psychiatrist. Assist in treatment and discharge planning. Participate in group therapy sessions and family conferences. Attend rapid rounds. Assess and discuss management plan of the patients in the follow-up clinic. Collaborate effectively with all team members, inclusive of social workers, occupational therapist, psychiatric nurses, and pharmacists. Use critical thinking and decision-making skills.

• Classification: Clinical Assistant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-FEB-2023
• Date Available: 27-FEB-2023
• Hours per Shift: 10
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $24.04
• Maximum Salary: $59.28
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: This is an alternate physician provider role in which the successful candidate will work with a limited medical license issued from the College of Physician and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in acute psychiatric care including treatment of children and youth. Registration with Alberta Clinical and Surgical Assistant Program (ACSAP).
Additional Required Qualifications: As required.
Preferred Qualifications: As required.