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Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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Alberta Health Services

Oct 31, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Calgary

Requirements

  • Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
  • Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
  • If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
  • 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.
  • 1-year AMH experience within the last 3 years with an FTE.
  • New grads who have completed a final preceptorship in an AMH site may be considered.
  • You will collaborate with services & organize referrals to community services or admission to inpatient units based on client need.
  • You will assess and develop, in collaboration with the patient, an effective plan using the AMH continuum to identify appropriate services for clients & arrange care.
  • You will provide brief interventions to clients & will identify, initiate, & modify interventions based on changing needs of patients as appropriate.
  • Experience in child and adolescents’ mental health preferred.
  • Certification in NVCI preferred.
  • Nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the Addiction and Mental Health related resources across the Calgary Zone preferred.
  • Knowledge of verbal de-escalation techniques preferred.
  • Knowledge of how to intervene is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act preferred.
  • Experience in various risk assessment i.e. Suicide risk, Homicidal risk, violent risk an asset.

Responsibilities

  • At RGH we are committed to providing high quality, compassionate and patient/family centered care. We’re a multidisciplinary team committed to maintaining a positive work culture, high work ethic, and continued learning/engagement in what is happening locally and within Recovery Alberta. RGH has many unique features that benefit mental health including an outdoor courtyard, gym access for patients, and beautiful walking paths. As a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse in the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), you will provide holistic assessments within a recovery model framework for patients in psychiatric or psychosocial crisis presenting to the Emergency Department (ED). You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team in the ED to assess the patient, determine the level of illness and risk to self or others, and make recommendations to Emergency Physicians and Psychiatrists regarding the plan of care for the patient. As a PES Nurse, you will collaborate with services and organize referrals to community services or admission to inpatient units based on client need. You will assess and develop an effective plan using the Addiction and Mental Health continuum to identify appropriate services for clients and arrange care. You will provide brief interventions to clients and will identify, initiate, and modify interventions based on changing needs of patients as appropriate to the RN/RPN legislated scope of practice. As a PES Nurse, you will act as a resource to ED staff regarding assessment and care of patients with mental health conditions. You will provide an enhanced model of care to Mental Health patients in the ED. The population includes adolescents, families, and adults. RPNs welcome to apply. This position may have less than 40% day duty as part of the schedule.

FAQs

What is the primary location for this job?

The primary location for this job is Rockyview General Hospital.

What are the working hours for the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse position?

The working hours for this position are 7.75 hours per shift, with shifts scheduled for days, evenings, and weekends.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is classified as Regular Part Time, with a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) of 0.82.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification are required.

Is experience in mental health necessary for this role?

Yes, 1 year of experience in Addiction and Mental Health (AMH) within the last 3 years is required, although new grads who completed a final preceptorship in an AMH site may be considered.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is between $39.21 and $51.46 per hour.

Are there any specific preferred qualifications for this job?

Yes, preferred qualifications include experience in child and adolescent mental health, certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), and knowledge of the Mental Health Act and verbal de-escalation techniques.

Will the successful candidate become an employee of Recovery Alberta?

Yes, by applying for this position, the successful candidate agrees to become an employee of Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested candidates can apply through the official job posting portal before the closing date of November 8, 2024.

What types of patients will I be working with in this position?

In this role, you will work with a population that includes adolescents, families, and adults presenting with psychiatric or psychosocial crises.

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