Your Opportunity:Adult Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at RAH provides a dynamic, patient/family centered care environment, where all members of the team work within the collaborative care framework, according to the AMH Edmonton Zone Principles of Care. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse in PICU is responsible for the rapid assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for PICU patients. PICU patients present with increased vulnerability, pose a level of risk to themselves or others that cannot be managed in a non-PICU environment, and require rapid, dynamic and therapeutic interventions that must be provided within the context of acute risk and unstable illness. To be successful in this role: Has thorough knowledge and experience of evidence based AMH treatment modalities (pharmacological and non-pharmacological). Has demonstrated skill at staying calm in crisis situations and strong verbal communication skills (English language proficiency is required) that supports verbal messages being received and understood within the context of crisis and non-crisis situations. Has active listening skills and ability to quickly establish and easily maintain relationships built on mutual respect, appropriate sensitivity, transparency, empathy and compassion with patients & families, colleagues, professional and medical staff. Has demonstrated ability to practice in a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed manner. Has sound self-management skills; able to manage own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances and think clearly and stay focused under pressure. Works cooperatively and productively with others from a variety of disciplines. Has excellent time management skills.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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