Registered Nurse / RPN - Geriatric Mental Health and Addictions
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: (RGH) PCU 48 GERIATRIC MENTAL
- Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.79
- Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2021
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 12-NOV-2021
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 45
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $36.86
- Maximum Salary: $48.37
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:One year of nursing experience in an acute inpatient adult/geriatric psychiatric setting within the last 3 years. Consideration may be given to new grads who have completed a final preceptorship in a geriatric mental setting within the last 6 months. Knowledge of mental health diagnoses (DSM V), symptomology and related treatment modalities/interventions. Crisis management skills including Suicide Risk Assessments, interventions, and treatment and de-escalation skills. Computer proficiency in Microsoft suite.
Preferred Qualifications:Group therapy facilitation. Experience working with geriatric patients. Working knowledge of Collaborative Problem Solving. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (NVCI) certification within the last 2 years. Training and experience in therapeutic modalities such as: Trauma Informed Care, CBT, DBT and/or other evidence-based modalities. Participation in professional development and educational programs. Participation in working groups, committees or quality improvement initiatives.
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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