Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The South Health Campus Day Hospital is an alternative to inpatient admission within Addiction and Mental Health services. This four week group-based program operates on a stabilization model and supports adult patients in enhancing coping skills. The RN works as a case manager with assigned patients within Day Hospital, as a key member of the patient\'s treatment team. Patient care is provided in-person but may involve virtual care. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the successful applicant will be involved in a range of clinical activities related to assessment, treatment planning and goal-setting, intervention, group facilitation, and discharge planning. Responsibilities also include timely documentation of clinical activities, clinical data entry and regular participation in clinical consultation, team education, and ongoing program evaluation.

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: Mental Health Outpatient RN
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• 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:

Minimum 3 years recent experience in Addiction and Mental Health required. Minimum 1-2 years experience providing group-based treatment to a similar population. Experience with CTOs and administering injections. Case management, mental health assessment, consultation and crisis stabilization experience required. Strong stabilization based, psychoeducational groups skills required Training and experience with trauma-informed, MI, CBT and/or DBT models required. Comprehensive discharge planning experience, including knowledge of Calgary zone addiction and mental health resources. Strong computer and word processing skills required. BLS. Preferred Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of DSM 5, medical co-morbidities and psychotropic medications. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills. Strong decision making and organizational skills. NVCI.

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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