Job Description

Your Opportunity:The Rockyview Day Hospital is an alternative to inpatient admission within Addiction and Mental Health acute care services. This four-week program operates on a stabilization model and supports patients in enhancing coping skills. The Intake Coordinator is a key member of Day Hospital, managing referrals and screening patients referred to the program in order to assess suitability. In addition, the Intake Coordinator will assist with individual and group facilitation as needed. The Intake Coordinator will be responsible for the intake, clinical interviews and screening of clients with concurrent addiction and mental health disorders. You will liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care for the needs of individuals, families and/or communities. In addition, you will be responsible for timely documentation of clinical activities, clinical data entry and regular participation in clinical consultation, team education and ongoing program planning, development and evaluation. You may be required to provide supervision to practicum students. A demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice to enhance client health outcomes; ability to set realistic expectations and boundaries in the therapeutic relationship; strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills; ability to effectively manage change; ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team; crisis management; and knowledge of psychotherapeutic modalities are requirements of this role.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: Day Hospital Program
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.74
• Posting End Date: 29-APR-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 20-MAY-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• 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 Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (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\' experience providing mental health assessment, treatment, consultation, discharge planning and crisis stabilization in an adult acute psychiatric setting within the last 5 years. Minimum 2 years\' experience facilitating or co-facilitating individual and group therapy for adults with Addiction and Mental Health using a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities in the last 5 years. Formal training in psychotherapeutic modalities is required. Knowledge of adult mental health resources with Calgary Zone. Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered. Formal training and experience using the following therapeutic modalities: CBT, DBT, CBSST, Trauma-Informed Care and Family Systems. Theoretical training and application of family interventions. Demonstrated professional development and/or participation in quality improvement initiatives. Experience providing supervision to practicum students.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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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