Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Grande Prairie Opioid Dependency Program (ODP) is expanding and has an exciting new nursing opportunity. Our multi-disciplinary team provides support to people experiencing opioid dependence. Our service is expanding to include a new Narcotics Transition Service (NTS), which offers an alternative to those who have not been able to initiate or stabilize on conventional medications. The ODP provides oral medication (Suboxone, Methadone) and now under NTS provides oral or injectable Hydromorphone, Fentanyl and Diacetylmorphine. The Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of our multidisciplinary ODP team. They will be responsible for practice within the Community Protection and Opioid Stewardship Standards. The RN is responsible for assessment, medication preparation, including dispensing oral and injectable medications, and medical intervention (BLS, overdose response, stimulant intoxication response). The RN will supervise self-administration of medication including post consumption assessments. The RN will provide case management, treatment planning, phlebotomy, ECGs, in addition to collaborating with community agencies and external medical and social service providers to coordinate client care and provide referrals. Duties also include training and dispensing of Naloxone kits. The city of Grande Prairie in northwest Alberta has something for everyone! We are a growing city of 70,000 residents. In addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available. Grande Prairie has a vibrant arts and culture community and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Narcotics Transition Services
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Northern Add Ct
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2023
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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 Administration Certificate (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:

As Required. Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience working in Addiction and Mental Health, Supervised Consumption Services or Opioid Dependency clinics is an asset. Phlebotomy and wound care experience is an asset. Mindfulness about cultural and gender diversity and positive regard towards clients. Experience with multi-cultural recovery pathways. Knowledge of an Indigenous language and culture is an asset. Knowledge of systemic issues such as poverty and stigma. Non-violent crisis intervention. Mental Health First Aid.

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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