Job Description

Your Opportunity:

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Addictions and Mental Health (AMH) you get the opportunity to learn about complex mental health disorders that are present in all areas of health care facilities. Its rewarding being part of supporting various individuals stabilize psychiatrically and assist them with the skills required to reintegrate back in the community. AMH will be opening an Inpatient Psychiatric ICU which will be the first in Calgary. We have dedicated safe spaces for staff to reprieve, rewind and relax known as the Wellness Centre to support staff resiliency and coping. As an RN you work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the in-patient acute psychiatric nursing unit collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities. You provide excellence in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care developing strong skills in mental status assessment, de-escalation, and conflict resolution. The opportunity to be a strong advocate for the patient is an integral role as you will facilitate the appeal process for patient certification as well as speaking to the patient\'s level of functioning in front of an AMH review panel board. You will develop your group facilitation skills as all nursing staff within AMH are responsible for facilitating and delivering group content to the patients. RPNs welcome to apply.

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 $35.17/hour - $42.96/hour ($35.87/hour - $43.82/hour effective April 1, 2023). 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: Unit 130, Addiction and Mental Health
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.53
• Posting End Date: 10-APR-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 20-APR-2023
• Temporary End Date: 04-MAR-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.44
• Maximum Salary: $50.45
• 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). Additional Required Qualifications:

4 months of Addiction and Mental Health experience within the last 3 years. RNs - Active or eligible registration with CRNA or RPNs - Active or eligible registration with CRPNA College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta. Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) preferred. Nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Knowledge of the Addiction and Mental Health related resources across the Calgary Zone preferred. Knowledge of verbal de-escalation techniques preferred. Knowledge of how to intervene is an asset. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act. Experience in various risk assessment i.e. Suicide risk, Homicidal risk, violent risk.

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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