Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

The Northern Addictions Centre offers a range of addiction services including Detox, and an intensive Residential Treatment Program for substance abuse and gambling for adults. Under the direction of the Manager of the Northern Addictions Centre, and the Assistant Head Nurse, the incumbent is responsible for the delivery of nursing care within the Northern Addictions Centre (NAC). This includes an initial assessment of clients upon admission as well as ongoing assessment and support of clients, including management and de-escalation of behaviours through the withdrawal process and during the client's residential treatment stay. The incumbent will work on a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for providing direction to Client Care Assistants and overseeing the care they deliver. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying to this posting, if you are a successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Adult Detox
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Northern Add Ct
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.59
• Posting End Date: 03-SEP-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 13-SEP-2024
• Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 25
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Two (2) years of Addiction and Mental Health experience. Will consider relevant history and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.