Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the manager of the Addiction Recovery Community Health (ARCH) team and Supervised Consumption Service (SCS), the RN works as a key member of the multidisciplinary team. The Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to deliver a trauma-informed approach within a harm reduction philosophy. The goal of the ARCH/SCS team is to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, holistic care to patients with substance use and social issues. By using a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach, the team strives to support at risk patients, and improve their social determinants of health. The RN/RPN plays a leadership role in the implementation of evidence-based services in the SCS and as ARCH RN/RPN in the Emergency Department. The role includes providing comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, delivery of harm reduction supplies, supervised consumption, clinical interventions and education, take home naloxone kit distribution, and other education and support. The RN also works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team including providing consultation support for other staff caring for patients accessing the supervised consumption service. 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 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 $35.87/hour - $43.82/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. 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.
- Recovery Alberta: Y
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Classification: Registered Nurse
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Union: United Nurses of Alberta
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Unit and Program: Supervised Consumption Services
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Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
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FTE: 0.74
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Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2024
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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Date Available: 28-NOV-2024
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Temporary End Date: 24-NOV-2025
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 12
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Shifts per cycle: 42
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $39.21
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Maximum Salary: $51.46
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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:
Experience working with inner city/vulnerable populations. Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Minimum 2 years working in acute care. Demonstrated ability to practice within a harm reduction framework.
Preferred Qualifications:
Addiction and Mental Health work experience.
