Registered Nurse - Registered Psychiatric Nurse

• Classification: Registered Nurse 2022.75
• Union: COV UNA
• Department: Mental Health Staff Pool VC
• Primary Location: Villa Caritas
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 21-NOV-2018
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 11-DEC-2018
• Hours per Shift: Varied
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varied
• Shifts per cycle: Varied
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• 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.

Experience in mental health (Geriatric Psychiatry) or related settings required. Ability to work independently, provide leadership and function as a team member. Ability to be proactive with individual learning needs and up-to-date with current competencies. Must be able 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, time management and conflict resolution skills required. Ability to be objective in decision making.

I.V. certification and Alaris pump training preferred. Current Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training preferred. Charge nurse experience preferred.