Registered Psychiatric Nurse- Emergency
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- Nursing
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- COV00029896 Requisition #
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- Jun 29, 2022 Post Date
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Union: COV UNA
- Unit and Program: Emergency
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 11-JUL-2022
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 21-JUL-2022
- Temporary End Date: 27-JAN-2023
- Hours per Shift: 11.25
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.97
- Maximum Salary: $49.83
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Graduate of a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) and/or the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:1-2 years of recent/current acute mental health experience required. Ability to prioritize care for the mental health population required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills required. Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment required. Knowledge of: Psychiatric Nursing Principles. The Mental Health Act and other relevant Mental Health legislation. Psychiatric Disorders and DSM-5. Psychotropic Medications. Mental State Assessments. Suicide Risk Assessment.
Preferred Qualifications:Non-Violent Crisis Intervention preferred. Recent ED experience 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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