Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: STSPHC Psych Addict PCU09
- Primary Location: St. Paul Mental Health
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 24-MAY-2021
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 04-JUN-2021
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 24
- 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 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:Registered Nurses may apply with experience working with acute mental health presentations (1+ years) RN applicants must be registered with CARNA. Demonstrated awareness of common psychiatric medications and mental status examination.
Preferred Qualifications:Strong written and verbal communication skills. NVCI training (full course). Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to maintain long-term professional working relationships. Suicide risk assessment training.
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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