Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Classification: Registered Psych Nurse(2022.75
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: Assertive Comm Trt Outreach
- Primary Location: Edmonton Mental Health Clinic
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-FEB-2021
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 06-APR-2021
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $36.86
- Maximum Salary: $48.37
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of an accredited Psychiatric nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Applicants for this position must be a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Ability to work well in a team and seek consultation when necessary must be demonstrated. Advanced knowledge and skill in the areas of evidence based assessment and treatment of mental illness is required. Critical thinking skills, working knowledge on the management of concurrent disorders and medical co-morbidities, and the principles of chronic disease management and recovery are required. Advanced knowledge and skill in the areas of evidence based assessment and treatment of mental illness is required. Effective interviewing, assessment, psychotherapy, case management and crisis intervention skills are necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum education is a diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with a degree. A minimum of 3-5 years' mental health experience is required, preferably in a community or crisis/emergency setting with a year of ACT like experience. Strong understanding of client resources in the community and knowledge of ACT, concurrent disorders, and mental health legislation including Community Treatment Orders.
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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