Licensed Practical Nurse
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Renfrew Recovery Centre
- Primary Location: Renfrew Recovery Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 03-NOV-2022
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 21-NOV-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75, 9.69, 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $27.04
- Maximum Salary: $35.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Current and/or recent experience working in an Addictions and Mental health setting. If new graduate, must have had preceptorship in relevant Addiction & Mental Health area immediately prior. Ability to complete complex biopsychosocial assessments, behavioral risk assessments, withdrawal assessments. Client Centered and Trauma informed philosophy of care. Knowledge and competence in de-escalating potentially volatile and violent situations. Knowledge/Understanding of DSM-V.
Preferred Qualifications:Current and/or recent experience in an adult medical detox setting. Understanding of harm reduction strategies and training in Opioid Agonist Therapy. Completion of Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or Brief Solution-Focused Therapy training. Previous experience facilitation/co-facilitating groups.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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