Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Supportive Living (SL) provides personal and professional care services in and around the Edmonton zone at a number of different Designated Supportive Living sites for approximately 3,500 clients with needs that fall within the psychosocial, physiological, health related behavior, and environmental domains. SL is recruiting a RN/RPN in a role of a Case Manager to coordinate the placement, assessments of on-going referral need, care planning (both complex and annual), and delivery of professional and personal care services to our clients. As well, it is imperative that the Case Manager facilitates client engagement in community and site programs to enhance client self-worth, motivation, and stability in physical and mental health status; continuously monitors and evaluates care and outcomes, and conducts formal reassessments, as well, identifies and mitigates client disengagement. The SL Case Manager will collaborate with a number of partners and stakeholders across the continuum of the health system including - but not limited to - Contracted Service Providers, family physicians, acute care, clinical ethicists, multidisciplinary consult teams, management, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, and clients and families. The Case Manager acts as the link between all of these groups to ensure the clients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. Furthermore, Case Managers facilitate the achievement of client -based goals and applicable standards and assists site-based nursing and support services teams through excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Case Managers function as leaders, advocates, educators, and stewards of resources and rely extensively on clinical information systems and computer technology to effectively complete responsibilities.
Description:
As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will provide leadership through a wide variety of nursing services to patients (clients, residents) for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, mental health and preventing mental illness, injury and disability. You will teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and take necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. 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 Psychiatric Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(a)(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: N
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Supportive Living
• Primary Location: Edmonton Comm Health Hub North
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-MAR-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 07-APR-2025
• Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Psychiatric nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications:
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage in meaningful and solution-focused discussions with stakeholders and partners is imperative. The ability to organize oneself and remain organized during times of priority shifting and pressure is imperative in Case Management; there are ongoing multiple, competing priorities that shift daily. Strong computer and technology skills (or ability to quickly learn and adapt) is required due to electronic documentation and care planning requirements for SL. Strong negotiation and mitigation skills; ability to remain professional and composed during times of adversity. Ability to conduct (clinically competent) and experience with comprehensive physical assessments; ability to problem solve and communicate abnormal findings within appropriate time frames based on a risk assessment. An active nursing license through a regulated governing body. The successful candidate must be able to work in different settings (home environments and weather conditions due to travel needs). Successful candidate must be able to lift, pull and carry nursing bag that weigh approximately 25-30lbs as well as complete tasks that require standing, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting and reaching freely as well as be able to pull, push and lift up to 50 lbs. Preferred Qualifications:
Recent community related nursing experience (obtained within the last 5 years) is an asset. Previous experience working with clients who are geriatric, have mental health diagnoses, and with clients who have complex medical health needs (e.g., COPD, end of life status, diabetes) is an asset. Connections with and understanding of community services, resources, and supports is an asset. Experience with care plan development and complex case conferencing to overcome situations.