The Registered Nurse (RN) 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 identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN 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 Nurse 1957.50
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Union: COV UNA
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Unit and Program: Perinatal Outpatient Mental Health
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Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
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FTE: 0.70
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Posting End Date: 08-NOV-2024
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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Date Available: 04-DEC-2024
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Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2026
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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: 40
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
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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:
Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (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:
Completion of one of the following programs will be considered: Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing. Diploma or bachelor’s degree in nursing with considerable experience in mental health assessment and provision of CBT, DBT and Solution Focused informed care. Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Minimum of 3 years of relevant mental health experience, preferably in perinatal mental health community setting. Critical thinking skills, working knowledge on the management of concurrent disorders, mental health disorders in the perinatal period and medical co-morbidities are required. Advanced knowledge and skill in the areas of evidenced-based assessment and treatment of mental illness and addiction is required. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and seek consultation when necessary
Preferred Qualifications:
Connect Care trained in Ambulatory Clinic role.
