Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the manager and leadership of AMH Supported Housing and ACT, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse works as a member of a multi-disciplinary mental health outreach team. The team is comprised of Nursing, Social Work, Outreach Workers, OT, RT and Psychiatry. These teams functions to provide treatment, rehabilitation, support services, transition planning, and case management functions for clients with severe and persistent mental illness, who require a supported housing environment to live successfully in the community. Team members work both interdependently following a case management model, while sharing responsibilities for duties such as facilitating group therapy programs, medication management, CTO management and coverage for other team members as needed. The RN/RPN is an assertive, proactive individual with a strong foundation in the area of addiction/mental health and housing services in the Calgary Zone. The RN/RPN possesses the ability to interact in a wide range of challenging circumstances, using critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills in order to provide quality, client-driven, culturally appropriate, and integrated services that are safe, competent and ethical. The RN/RPN also fulfills the role of educator and support person to clients, families, colleagues and contracted housing partners while adhering to the principles of recovery, harm reduction, trauma informed care and promoting patient and family centered care. Please note: This position is an outreach position and may involve visiting clients in their home and also transporting clients in their personal vehicle. Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is 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 $35.87/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.

• Primary Care Alberta: N
• Recovery Alberta: Y
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Addiction and Mental Health Supported Housing and ACT
• Primary Location: East Calgary Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 31-MAR-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 10-APR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• 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). 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:
3-5 years adult mental health experience within the past 5 years. Experience working with individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness. Knowledge of the Addiction & Mental Health Care Continuum, including flow and capacity. Knowledge of housing resources and barriers to mental health housing. Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation, especially Community Treatment Orders. Knowledge of AMH philosophies and initiatives - Recovery Model, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, LOCUS, Collaborative Problem Solving, etc. Experience in conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. Experience working in partnership with non-AHS and non-profit community agencies. Addiction and Mental Health case management experience. Experience working in community mental health outreach. Group therapy experience. Self-motivated with proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated responsible decision-making through the application of knowledge, critical thinking and sound legal and ethical judgment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in demanding and dynamic conditions. Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills. Knowledge and adherence to AHS policies, procedures and code of conduct. Experience with MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Connect Care. Preferred Qualifications:
This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.