Registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse Adult Psychiatry

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Your Opportunity:

Red Deer Regional Health Center has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) in their Adult Psychiatry Unit! The RN/RPN is a pivotal front line Nursing Role which provides clinical intervention and treatment to patients experiencing mental health crisis. The RN/RPN is required to work collaboratively with physicians, staff and management, other departments within RDRHC, community of Red Deer and rural sites within Central Zone. In this role you can expect a variety of experiences and work within a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical leadership, direction supervision and mentoring to other professionals and unregulated staff. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of quality care following policies and guidelines of Alberta Health Services. You will also demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our patients and utilize your knowledge, skills and abilities to competently provide direct patient and family centered care. Your in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment, and clinical experience and exemplary communication skill will be essential to making you successful in this role. Relevant professional development opportunities are available to successful candidates. Red Deer is located in Central Alberta near the midpoint of Calgary-Edmonton Corridor and is surrounded by Red Deer County. It is Alberta’s third-most-populous city – after Calgary and Edmonton with just over 100,000 citizens. The Red Deer area has one of the fastest growing economies in North America and is consistently ranked as a prime location for doing business. This economic growth has created many job opportunities in the region. You’ll love living in this beautiful city which has all the amenities you could need and still offers a small town, friendly feel.

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.

Classification:Registered NurseUnion:United Nurses of AlbertaDepartment:PCU 34 Adult PsychiatryPrimary Location:Red Deer Regional HospitalMulti-Site:At (UNA only)FTE: 0.53Posting End Date:07-SEP-2021Temporary Employee Class:Temp P/T BenefitsDate Available:17-SEP-2021Temporary End Date:11-JUL-2022Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:4Shifts per cycle:10Shift Pattern:Nights, WeekendsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $36.86Maximum Salary: $48.37Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years experience in the past 5 years in Adult Psychiatry. Criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience working as a Charge Nurse. Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention course.