Registered Nurse

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Job Description


Your Opportunity:

The Registered Psychiatric Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with clinical policies and nursing care standards. The ideal candidate will have strong, appropriate clinical boundaries with an ability to effectively manage and treat an adolescent population. The position requires an excellent understanding of common diagnoses, such as Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression and Anxiety. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills; a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team; accurate and efficient documentation and charting skills; and a proven competency to deliver a high-quality standard of care. Candidates must have a demonstrated proficiency in successfully managing and de-escalating complex, challenging, and volatile behaviors.

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. 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 (2022.75)
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Turningpoint Program- Unit 3-6
  • Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 09-JUN-2023
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
  • Date Available: 19-JUN-2023
  • Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2023
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 5
  • Shifts per cycle: 25
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
  • 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:

A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in psychiatric, mental health or forensic nursing settings and a working knowledge of the DSMV is required. Certification in Suicide Prevention and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is also required. Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience providing nursing care to an adolescent population.

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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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2189279
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Edmonton, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned