Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75

Your Opportunity:

The Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse is a member of the Community Geriatric Psychiatry (CGP) team operating within the Edmonton Zone. The team is located at Westmount Shopping Centre and provides clinic and community-based services to seniors with addiction and mental health concerns or disorders. The Community nurse provides comprehensive assessment, consultation and or treatment to seniors and includes their caregivers as active partners. Seniors presenting with addictions and mental health concerns may also be experiencing a range of medical conditions affecting health and requiring a coordinated approach to intervention and treatment. Collaboration with primary care physicians, community agencies and other health and social service providers is an important part of supporting the senior's wellness and recovery. In addition to direct mental health service to seniors and their caregivers the nurse provides consultation, liaison, and education to community partners. Please note: Must be able to travel between various sites/locations; and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Description:

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN/RPN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN/RPN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN/RPN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.

• Classification:
Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
• Union:
COV UNA
• Unit and Program:
Community Geriatric Psychiatry
• Primary Location:
Westmount Shopping Centre
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
15-OCT-2024
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available:
25-OCT-2024
• Temporary End Date:
06-APR-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
4
• Shifts per cycle:
20
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$39.21
• Maximum Salary:
$51.46
• Vehicle Requirement:
Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of a RN or RPN program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the CRPNA and/or CRNA required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a RN/RPN within the last 5 years, completion of the following free courses are also required: 1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0 PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit/program/office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this unit/program/office 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:

At least two years' experience providing care to seniors in the community with mental health and addictions diagnosis. Knowledge of the role of outreach in effective community care. Extensive knowledge of community supports and resources necessary and available for the population served. Ability to assess medical co-morbidities and possible medical causes of psychiatric symptoms. Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, highly stressful environment. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet varying needs. Good organizational and conflict resolution skills required. Excellent time management skills. Proven dependability. Ability to be objective in decision making. Ability to be proactive with independent learning needs and up to date with current competencies. Ability to recognize and manage the needs of seniors served. Ability to don and doff PPE as clinically indicated while providing direct client care. Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificate. Connect Care Training. Geriatric Nurse Certified. Psychiatric Nurse Certified.