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At RGH we are committed to providing high quality, compassionate and patient/family centered care. We\'re a multidisciplinary team committed to maintaining a positive work culture, high work ethic, and continued learning/engagement in what is happening locally and within AHS. RGH has many unique features that benefit mental health including an outdoor courtyard, gym access for patients, and beautiful walking paths. As a Registered Nurse/Registered Psych Nurse in the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), you will provide holistic assessments within a recovery model framework for patients in psychiatric or psychosocial crisis presenting to the Emergency Department (ED). You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team in the ED to assess the patient, determine the level of illness and risk to self or others, and make recommendations to Emergency Physicians and Psychiatrists regarding the plan of care for the patient. As a PES Nurse, you will collaborate with services and organize referrals to community services or admission to inpatient units based on client need. You will assess and develop an effective plan using the Addiction and Mental Health continuum to identify appropriate services for clients and arrange care. You will provide brief interventions to clients and will identify, initiate, and modify interventions based on changing needs of patients as appropriate to the RN/RPN legislated scope of practice. As a PES Nurse, you will act as a resource to ED staff regarding assessment and care of patients with mental health conditions. You will provide an enhanced model of care to Mental Health patients in the ED. The population includes adolescents, families, and adults. RPNs welcome to apply. This position may have less than 40%-day duty as part of the schedule.
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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.
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