Registered Psych Nurse

Job title: Registered Psych Nurse

Job description: Your Opportunity:

There is an exciting opportunity to start with a new adolescent addictions and mental health service from the ground up! We are looking to add a team of experienced RPN professionals to support the treatment of children and adolescents in our Acute in Community program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support our young clients and their families through the path of care continuum. They will be responsible for outreach and in-reach care to our patients, liaising with the families and medical team, and being a part of the overall treatment team. Red Deer has an overarching Children’s Team focus, supporting all other programs in the portfolio as needed. Multisite is listed to include Unit 39 and emergency department at the Red Deer Hospital (youth acute stabilization), PChAD (Youth Detox and Stabilization) at Michener Bend, the outpatient clinic in Red Deer (currently at the provincial building downtown) and any other future programs. Providing support throughout the Red Deer community will also be required. The goals of this role is to provide the support to children/youth/families who may be experiencing distress or decline in their wellbeing in an outpatient basis to avoid further decline or inpatient services until the appropriate level of care is in place. You understand the complex relationships between the youth’s physical, emotional, mental, developmental, and spiritual health. You will be patient centered and family centered in your care practices, following AHS Values and Policies. As an RPN, you will provide mentorship and leadership within the team environment based on your scope of practice and skill set. An ability to create strong relationships with the youth, families, and our team are a critical asset to this position.

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: MH Res Care Step Up Step Down
• Primary Location: Red Deer Protective Safe House
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 21-JUN-2021
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-JUL-2021
• Temporary End Date: 05-JUL-2022
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 33
• Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $36.86
• Maximum Salary: $48.37
• 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:

As Required Preferred Qualifications:

As Required

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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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: Red Deer, AB

Job date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:46:56 GMT