Registered nurse
Alberta Health Services’ Navarre House Program based in Ponoka, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Registered nurse. Alberta Health Services’ Navarre House Program focuses on supporting individuals with severe mental health issues. It offers psychiatric assessments, personalized treatment plans, and therapeutic interventions. The program enhances clients’ quality of life through a holistic approach and integrates community resources. Operating within Alberta’s health system, it collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure effective treatment. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Alberta Health Services
Program: Navarre House
Position: Registered nurse
No of Vacancies: 4
Salary: $39.21 – $51.46 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Part Time
Unit: Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury
Classification: Registered Nurse
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Job Category: Nursing – Nurses/Psych Nurses
Location: Ponoka, AB
Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 9
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings and Weekends
Job ID: ALB00437760
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of an accredited nursing education program
Experience: Candidates should have Six or more months experience in working in neurology, with stroke and brain injured patients
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be physically capable of carrying out the duties of this position, which is physically demanding and requires assisting with ADLs including toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, repositioning, escorting patients to and from programs, and managing behavioral patients due to brain injury
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
- The candidates should have current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification
- The candidates should understand that complex moderate to severe brain injury patients may be very dependent at times for care
- The candidates should exhibit leadership, observation, strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively in a psychiatric and rehabilitation setting
- The candidates should demonstrate excellent assessment, organizational, and patient care skills
- The candidates should have the ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner
- The candidates should have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities, and populations
- The candidates should be able to take necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, families, communities, and populations
- The candidates should be able to utilize nursing processes, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making
- The candidates should be able to teach, counsel, and advocate on behalf of patients and their families
- The candidates should be able to play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion, and maintenance
- The candidates should be able to provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care and reflect the shared vision and values of AHS
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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