Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Continuing Care Psychiatric Consulting Service (CCPCS) program consists of a group of specialized nurses who are part of Continuing Care, Facility Living (FL) and Supportive Living (SL), Edmonton Zone; the successful candidate will report directly to the CCPCS Manager. The incumbent will work with other clinical teams (e.g., NP, SW), Contracted Service Providers (CSP), and the team\'s consulting psychiatrists to aid with residents who have mental health issues, behavior that is disruptive to their environment, and/or have the potential for harm to self or others. The team provides support to both SL & FL sites/residents, including specialized units/programs. The CCPCS nurse is responsible for the assessment of the resident and situation, conducting mental health status exams, recommending non-pharmacological strategies, providing support to frontline teams and families, conferencing with the consulting psychiatric for pharmacological management recommendations, and evaluating the outcomes of the recommendations and plans put in place. This is an exciting position that provides the opportunity to work independently in a dynamic self- directed work environment. The CCPCS team also: Builds frontline staff capacity through coaching, education, and mentorship. Supports residents and families throughout their health journey by aligning practice with resident and family centered care. Travel to various sites within the AHS Edmonton Zone will be required.

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: Facility and Supportive Living
• Primary Location: Plaza 124 Building
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-MAY-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-JUN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

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:

At minimum five years of recent health professional experience in Continuing Care and/or a geriatric Mental Health setting. Clear understanding of and experience in both pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to behavioral support in the geriatric population including strategies and risks. Demonstrated track record of the ability to engage and work with stakeholders to provide coaching and mentoring. Sound assessment, problem-solving, & clinical judgment are imperative to this specialized role. Excellent oral and written skills, time management skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Preference will be given to those with front line experience in FL & SL. Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders: Contracted Service Provider leadership and frontline teams, physicians, pharmacists, psychiatrists, other AHS and non-AHS clinical teams, Case Managers, families, and residents. Demonstrated interprofessional skills and experience in the management of geriatric residents experiencing a complex episode in their mental health. Ability to negotiate updates to and trials of resident behavior care plans.

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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