Job Description

Your Opportunity:

We are looking for Registered Nurses/Registered Psychiatric Nurses who enjoy working with acute and complex medical patients and who also have a passion for patient centered care with an emphasis on harm reduction. Complex Medical Detox (CMD) is a 6-bed unit with a 2:1 nursing ratio to accommodate the high acuity of our client base. The Complex Medical Detox nurse works as a collaborative member of the health care team, delivering holistic, comprehensive care to meet the patient centered goals of our clients. Our team includes, but is not limited to, General Internal Medicine, ARCH, Social Work and Psychiatry. The CMD Nurse provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care. The nurse is required to complete assessments, interventions, documentation and plan both hospital and continuing/community-based care for patients with complex medical needs compromised by detoxification. You are an independent thinker with proven ability to problem solve, think critically and systematically. The care you provide is evidence based, safe and therapeutic as well as centered on both the patient and their family (origin or chosen). You are passionate about high quality and holistic care, advocating for your patients and educating your patients and their loved ones. This unique unit is looking for those who have a substantial understanding of addiction and recovery principles, harm reduction care philosophies and previous history of working with complex medical patients/ critical care (ICU, ER, Medicine, Surgery).

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 ($35.87/hour - $43.82/hour effective April 1, 2023). 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: Complex Medical Detox, Addictions and Mental Health
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-MAY-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 22-MAY-2023
• Temporary End Date: 07-JAN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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). Additional Required Qualifications:

Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse with 2 years minimum experience in medical/surgical acute care. Must have excellent assessment, documentation, organization, communication, leadership and teamwork skills. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with intravenous infusions, direct IV medication administration, phlebotomy, as well as critical care knowledge are assets. Preference given to candidates who possess addiction and mental health experience or the desire to broaden their skill base and understanding in addictions and mental health.

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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