Licensed Practical Nurse - Psych ICU
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Department: AH-Unit 10-1 Acute Assess -EDM
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.40
- Posting End Date: 27-NOV-2018
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 06-DEC-2018
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $26.45
- Maximum Salary: $34.63
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
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:Has 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 demonstrated ability to practice in a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed manner. Have at least 2 years recent experience working with persons with an addiction and/or mental health issue – preferably in a hospital setting.
Preferred Qualifications:Equivalencies may be considered. Working/advanced knowledge regarding the use of psychotropic medication. Core nonviolent crisis intervention skills (advanced skills preferred) Working knowledge of patient and family centered care principles. Working knowledge of the DSM-5, concurrent disorders and staged matched interventions. Working knowledge of psychopathology. Demonstrated ability to assess health status (including systems examination). Demonstrated ability to engage patients and families.
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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