Nurse Practitioner - Addiction and Mental Health
- Classification: Nurse Practitioner
- Union: Exempt
- Department: ODT Clinical Practice Support
- Primary Location: Lethbridge Provincial Bldg
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 07-DEC-2018
- Date Available: 07-JAN-2019
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $48.27
- Maximum Salary: $62.91
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner (NP) program at a minimum of a Master of Nursing level. Registration with CARNA as an NP. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Authorized by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta to prescribe controlled drugs and substances including Suboxone®. This position requires a vehicle for business use. Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related travel. Ability to travel within the zone and potentially the province.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum two (2) years’ experience within the last five (5) years’ clinical experience in Addiction & Mental Health. Knowledge and experience utilizing the principles and practice of harm reduction. Knowledge and/or experience of addiction and/or mental health treatment modalities (e.g., motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy, and solution focused therapy).
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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