Registered Nurse - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Service (CAPS)
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: CAAMHPP Specialized Services Clinics RRDTC
- Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 24-FEB-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-JUN-2025
- Temporary End Date: 25-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 19
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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)
Additional Required Qualifications:3-5 years recent post-degree experience working with Children and Adolescents in a tertiary in-patient or out-patient setting required. Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team required. Experience working with a broad range of Mental Health disorders required. DSM-V trained and experienced. Experience working from a trauma-focused perspective required. Experience in CBT and other evidence based practices required. Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, formulation and intervention with children, adolescents and families required. Demonstrated skill around system knowledge and navigation of Child and Adolescent Services within AHS and the community required. Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative and collaborative manner with schools and other community resources required. Sound clinical and professional judgement and ability to work independently required. Must have calm, warm, engaging style with proven ability to engage families and clients who can present as highly distressed and dysregulated. Certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention required. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:Brain Story Certification. Connect Attachment Group trained. Experience in Group work. Experience working with ASD. Experience working with the Emerging Adult population. Collaborative Problem Solving trained. Experience in working with early Psychosis, administering depot medications and Clozapine monitoring. Experience working with school personnel and other resources around psycho-education, medication and mental health symptom management.
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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