Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services organization is seeking a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. The role involves assessment, planning, and implementation of care for adults with acute mental health and addiction concerns. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to holistic patient care and recovery-oriented practices.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CRNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide safe, effective nursing care according to clinical policies.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Patient Care

Education

Accredited Nursing Education Program

Job description

Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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Your Opportunity:

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. Unit 61 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital is part of the Adult Acute Services portfolio of the Recovery Alberta Mental Health and Addiction program. We provide patient and family centered care, with all team members working within the CoACT collaborative care model. Reporting to the unit manager, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for adults presenting with acute addictions and mental health concerns. The successful applicant will provide safe, effective, and stage-matched nursing care according to clinical policies, procedures, and evidence-based nursing care standards. The RN/RPN works within a concurrent capable, recovery-oriented framework, within the context of a multidisciplinary team. Other duties include assuming charge nurse responsibilities. The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton is an exciting and fast-paced facility. Some of our accomplishments include being the site of numerous recent renovations and our patient and family centered Circle of Care program that supports the involvement of a patient's primary support person in all aspects of their care.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: Y Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Unit 62 - Adult Acute Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 0.65 Posting End Date: 26-MAY-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 05-JUN-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 37 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $43.26 Maximum Salary: $59.21 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Additional Required Qualifications:

Strong communication skills. Working knowledge of patient and family centered care principles. Working knowledge of psychotropic medication and psychopathology. Working knowledge or the DSM 5, concurrent disorders and stage matched interventions. Non-violent crisis intervention skills. Demonstrated ability to assess health status (including systems examination). Demonstrated ability to independently conduct a mental status assessment, formulate a problem list, and plan care. Demonstrated ability to assess multiple conditions of risk and develop and evidence-based risk mitigation plan. A demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment modalities is required, i.e. harm reduction. Working knowledge of trauma informed care principles A working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and Health Information Act. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of recent experience working within addiction and mental health adult acute care inpatient setting is preferred. Knowledge of collaborative care framework.

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