Job Description

Your Opportunity:

At RGH we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate and patient/family-centred 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. This is an exciting team to be a part of with an opportunity for professional development. 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 (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in Addictions and Mental Health (AMH) you get the opportunity to learn about complex mental health disorders that are present in all areas of health care facilities. It\'s rewarding being part of supporting various individuals to stabilize psychiatrically and assist them with the skills required to reintegrate back into the community. We have dedicated safe spaces for staff to reprieve, rewind and relax known as the Wellness Centre to support staff resiliency and coping. As an RN/RPN, you work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the in-patient acute psychiatric nursing unit collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities. You provide excellence in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care developing strong skills in mental status assessment, de-escalation, and conflict resolution. The opportunity to be a strong advocate for the patient is an integral role as you will facilitate the appeal process for patient certification as well as speak to the patient\'s level of functioning in front of an AMH review panel board. You will develop your group facilitation skills as all nursing staff within AMH are responsible for facilitating and delivering group content to the patients.

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.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 49, Mental Health
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-JAN-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-JAN-2023
• Temporary End Date: 03-SEP-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Nights, Weekends
• 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:

4 months of Addiction and Mental Health experience within the last 3 years. Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is preferred. Nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Knowledge of the Addiction and Mental Health-related resources across the Calgary Zone is preferred. Knowledge of verbal de-escalation techniques is preferred. Knowledge of how to intervene is an asset. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act. Experience in various risk assessments i.e., Suicide risk, Homicidal risk, violent risk.

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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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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