Registered psychiatric nurse/Registered nurse
Alberta Health Services’ Adult Inpatient Program based in S. Ponoka, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Registered psychiatric nurse. Alberta Health Services’ Adult Inpatient Program offers specialized care for adults with acute medical or mental health needs. It provides comprehensive medical, nursing, and therapeutic services in hospital settings. Positioned as a vital healthcare service, it ensures timely access to inpatient care, promoting recovery and improving health outcomes for patients across Alberta. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Alberta Health Services
Program: Adult Inpatient Program
Position: Registered psychiatric nurse/Registered nurse
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $39.21 – $51.46 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit: Paragon
FTE: 0.75
Job Category: Nursing – Nurses/Psych Nurses
Location: Ponoka, Alberta, Canada
Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj
Shift: Evenings (7.75 Hours per Shift)
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 14
Job ID: ALB00421947
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of an accredited Psychiatric nursing education program
Experience: Candidates should have previous experience in acute mental health
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to manage a wide variety of clinical situations within a fast-paced environment with varying levels of acuity
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) and possess a current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification
- RN or RPN candidates should be active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA), or active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), and will be accepted
- The candidates should have a proven ability to work positively, effectively, and cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team and demonstrate strong initiative and the ability to work independently with limited supervision
- The candidates should have demonstrated leadership, team-building, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with an outstanding customer-focused attitude
- The candidates should possess knowledge of mental health assessments, treatment methodologies, and intervention strategies and should be competent in assessing behavioral risks and interventions to ensure the safety of patients, themselves, and others
- The candidates should have knowledge of and competent de-escalation skills and should maintain a commitment to continued professional development
- The candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be physically and emotionally capable of carrying out the duties of the position
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide direct nursing care following the full scope of practice as set out by the College of Alberta Registered Nurses and/or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses Alberta and the Health Professions Act
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong foundation in mental health and addictions and able to ensure effective operation of the unit when assuming designated responsibilities and contribute to the learning experience of students, staff, and patients
- The candidates should be able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, with due consideration provided for family and appropriate others
- The candidates should be able to provide leadership through a wide variety of nursing services to patients (clients, residents) for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring health, mental health, and preventing mental illness, injury, and disability
- The candidates should be able to teach, counsel, and advocate on behalf of patients and take necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being
- The candidates should be able to provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care, while reflecting 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.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!