Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse at Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB T2V 1P9, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 25

Salary

39.58

Posted On

11 Sep, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Your Opportunity:
At RGH we are committed to providing high quality, compassionate and patient/family centered care. We’re a multidisciplinary team committed to maintaining a positive work culture, high work ethic, and continued learning/engagement in what is happening locally and within Recovery Alberta. This is an exciting team to be a part of with opportunity for professional development. This position is a regularized relief float position where you would be working and covering in multiple units. You would be covering predictable relief needs such as sick time, leave of absences, education, vacation, and personal leave. At RGH, you would be covering for Units 45, 48, 49, rTMS and ECT.As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Addictions and Mental Health (AMH) you get the opportunity to learn about complex mental health disorders that are present in all areas of health care facilities. It’s rewarding being part of supporting various individuals stabilize psychiatrically and assist them with the skills required to reintegrate back in the community. As an RN you work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the in-patient acute psychiatric nursing unit collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities. You provide excellence in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care developing strong skills in mental status assessment, de-escalation, and conflict resolution. The opportunity to be a strong advocate for the patient is an integral role as you will facilitate the appeal process for patient certification as well as speaking to the patient’s level of functioning in front of an AMH review panel board. You will develop your group facilitation skills as all nursing staff within AMH are responsible for facilitating and delivering group content to the patients.
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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Registered Nurse
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Unit 45,48 and 49 Mental Health and Addiction
  • Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
Responsibilities
  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Registered Nurse
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Unit 45,48 and 49 Mental Health and Addiction
  • Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only
Loading...