Alberta Health Services
Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Registered Nurse - Young Adult Psychiatry
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Job Description
- Req#: 499012
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 12-A, Young Adult Evaluation, Treatment and Reintegration Service
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.40
- Posting End Date: 24-FEB-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 10-MAR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 05-OCT-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Your Opportunity:
One in five people experience a mental health concern. Located at Alberta Hospital Edmonton, the Young Adult Evaluation, Treatment and Reintegration Service (Unit 12-A) is a short stay, fast-paced 26-bed acute care psychiatric program for medically stable clients who are between 17 and 26 years of age. This program is intended for clients diagnosed with a primary axis I disorder who require recovery-based support and interventions as they transition from an acute phase of illness toward stabilization. The Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides a range of client care services including assessment, care planning and implementation, medication administration, administering client treatments, and continuous quality improvement/evaluation by AHS clinical policies and nursing care standards, particularly as it relates to working with an Adolescent and Young Adult population in acute care addictions and mental health setting. 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 Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will 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. You will teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and take necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care, while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
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). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.
Additional Required Qualifications:A minimum of one year of recent (within past three years) experience in an Adult Acute Addiction/ Mental Health nursing role. Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and the Health Information Act. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Working knowledge of trauma-informed care principles is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated accountability are required.
Preferred Qualifications:A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is preferred; however, a Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing will be considered. Education and experience that specializes in Adolescent/Young Adult Addiction and Mental Health assessment and treatment are preferred. Working knowledge of the CoACT model of care is an asset. Working knowledge of harm reduction model preferred.
About the company
Alberta Health Services is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.