Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse
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- Nursing
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- COV00010552 Requisition #
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- May 22, 2019 Post Date
- Classification: Registered Nurse 2022.75
- Union: COV UNA
- Department: 2B Geriatric Mental Health VC
- Primary Location: Villa Caritas
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.56
- Posting End Date: 29-MAY-2019
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 02-JUL-2019
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $36.86
- Maximum Salary: $48.37
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Experience in mental health (Geriatric Psychiatry) or related settings required. Ability to recognize and manage the needs of dementia patients. Ability to provide leadership and function as a team member. Ability to work independently. Ability to be proactive with independent learning needs and up-to-date with current competencies. Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, highly stressful environment. Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently. Strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to patient changes in status. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet varying needs. Good organizational and conflict resolution skills required. Excellent time management skills. Proven dependability. Ability to be objective in decision making.
Preferred Qualifications:I.V. certification and Alaris pump training preferred. Current Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training preferred. Charge nurse experience preferred.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
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Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.