Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
22 Sep, 25
Salary
43.26
Posted On
04 Sep, 25
Experience
3 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
Your Opportunity:
As a member of the Psychiatric Crisis Response team, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention utilizing motivational interviewing and solution-focused principles, and conduct risk assessments with children, adolescents and adults at the Emergency room of the Red Deer Regional Hospital, including medical units at RDRH. Your responsibilities will include psychiatric assessments and follow up for individuals of all ages who are experiencing psychiatric/mental health issues, substance use disorders and/or crisis. You will be providing education and will be collaborating with other mental health services, physicians, Emergency Department personnel and community agencies. 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 Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will provide leadership through a wide variety of nursing services to patients (clients, residents) for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, mental health and preventing mental illness, injury and disability. You will teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and take necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care, while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.