Registered Psych Nurse

Job title: Registered Psych Nurse

Job description: Your Opportunity:

The Street Connect program will provide holistic (psychological, physical and social) supports to meet the individual needs of it’s clients. Street Connect will do this by providing outreach, in-reach, health related, and harm reduction services to the homeless adult population that have complex needs. This position may also provide support to the isolation hotel site. As an RPN/RN, you will report to the Care Manager in a fast – paced environment that will challenge the ability to balance nursing care to your full scope and client engagement. You will grow and utilize your excellent nursing skills while positively impacting the patients perception of the care received. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team you will have the opportunity to work closely with clients, stakeholders, and community agencies while supporting the optimal outcomes for vulnerable adults.

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.

• Classification: Registered Psych Nurse(2022.75
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Department: Creating Conn Homeless Team
• Primary Location: Centre 5010
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 07-JUN-2021
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 28-JUN-2021
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $36.86
• Maximum Salary: $48.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver’s License, Vehicle Provided

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:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CARNA or CRPNA. Minimum one year within the last three years’ nursing experience with acute mental health. An understanding of the impact of trauma on substance misuse and mental health concerns. Excellent crisis intervention skills. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with ASIST. Formal training in Trauma Informed Care. Excellent interpersonal communication, time management skills and ability to work in a collaborative team demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 of the posting end date indicated.

Important:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is committed to ensuring the safety of staff and patients and requires all NEW employees to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (CRC) and/or Vulnerable Sector Search(VSS) prior to the start of their employment. The CRC/VSS must be specific to the role at AHS and must be dated no more than 90 days prior to the date on your written offer from AHS.

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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Company: Alberta Health Services

Expected salary:

Location: Alberta

Job date: Sun, 30 May 2021 03:50:45 GMT