Licensed Practical Nurse/Psychiatry
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- Nursing
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- COV00019270 Requisition #
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- Jan 07, 2021 Post Date
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: COV AUPE AUX
- Department: Unit 91 Mental Health GNCH
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 18-JAN-2021
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 08-FEB-2021
- Temporary End Date: 24-MAY-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $26.45
- Maximum Salary: $34.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum one year psychiatric experience is required. Good organizational and conflict resolution skills required. Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment required. Basic knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses required. Working knowledge on the Mental Health Act required.
Preferred Qualifications:Effective de-escalating technique such as NCI preferred. Excellent interpersonal communication skills preferred. Ability to provide leadership and function as a team member preferred. Proven dependability preferred. Ability to be objective in decision making preferred. Familiarity with psychiatric treatment modalities preferred.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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