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The Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) Addictions and Mental health Program is a group of dynamic multidisciplinary teams that work together to ensure our patients have the best standard of care and experience. Our site runs six Addictions and Mental Health Programs; Two General Psychiatry Inpatient Units, Day Hospital Program, Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), Consultation Liaison, and the Short Stay Unit (SSU). PES is a 24hrs service operating out of the PLC Emergency Department (ED) that focuses on the assessment and treatment of patients presenting to the ED in a psychiatric or psychosocial crisis. With a dedicated area within the PLC ED, PES provides both direct bedside nursing care for patients awaiting inpatient beds and treatment in the ED and referral recommendations for patients presenting to the ED. PES is a fast paced and high intensity environment. As a Unit Clerk in PES, you will work within an interprofessional team that specializes in the delivery of quality acute psychiatric care to patients presenting in crisis. You will be responsible for the efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, patients, families, and staff while maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will also be responsible for a variety of tasks which include directing visitors and patients, tracking the movement of patients in the ED, acquiring patient charts, booking tests, procedures, and transport, and maintaining office supplies. You will be responsible for the administration of the Mental Health Act and Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act in the ED. 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.

Description:

As a Unit Clerk, you will be responsible for the efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families while maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will also be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks which may include reception, greeting and directing visitors, patients and health professionals, maintaining patient records and charts, transcribing and processing physician orders as well as scheduling patient tests and/or treatments. You will also be responsible for performing a range of administrative activities in support of the unit.