Your Opportunity:Complex Medical Detox (CMD) is a 6 bed unit with a 2:1 nursing ratio to accommodate the high acuity of our client base. We are looking for 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. 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. Must have excellent assessment, documentation, organization, communication, leadership and team work skills. Must be experienced in acute medical/surgical nursing with a 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 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 RN/RPNs 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 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.
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