Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Care Manager and/or designate, this position provides a consultative, non-emergent, specialized assessment for the senior population requiring mental health services. The incumbent will provide education and information to individuals/families. As determined by Service Mandate, interventions will be provided in a variety of community settings in Lacombe and surrounding area. The nurse addresses the complex needs of the elderly persons in the community, taking into account the aging process, with a goal to maintain individuals in their residential environments. Duties include: Maintain relevant client data as per policy/standards, including screening for risk. Negotiates the treatment plan with the client/family/caregivers and recommends interventions that assist the clients to maintain optimal levels of functioning in their current environment. Responding, screening, and prioritizing referrals from the community (individuals, professionals, and agencies). Conduct the necessary assessments and observations to observe appropriateness and referral recommendations to alternate programs, agencies, and/or other resources. Providing assessments to identify the presence of psychiatric/cognitive/functional deficits and need for services. Assessing data and arriving at a diagnostic impression in consultation with other disciplines as needed. Monitoring and assessing mental status and client functioning to avoid psychiatric admission or re-admission. Providing consultation to other clinical staff and/or community agencies. Supporting families/care providers in maintaining clients in a community setting. Provides follow-up service on referral from Centennial Center for Mental Health and Brain Injury (CCMHBI) and other facilities to assist in the implementation of treatment suggestions and reintegration into the community.
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.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Seniors Mental Health Program

Primary Location:

Lacombe Community Health Ctr

Location Details:

Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

Multi-Site:

At or Out of (UNA only)

FTE:

0.60

Posting End Date:

14-JUL-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

28-JUL-2025

Temporary End Date:

03-AUG-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

20

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Other

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

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:

Minimum 3 years mental health experience in the past ten years, with 2 years' experience working with Seniors. Training in Connect Care. Knowledge on designated mental health facilities, community resources, and certification process. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.