Registered Nurse - Police And Crisis Team

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PACT (Police and Crisis Team) is a partnership between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Wood Buffalo RCMP that responds to situations involving individuals experiencing a mental health, addictions, or psycho-social crisis. PACT (Police and Crisis Team) provides a response to incidents in the RMWB involving individuals and families experiencing mental health concerns, addiction or psychosocial crisis when there is a risk to themselves and/or public. The RPN is able to arrange urgent psychiatric assessments and referrals as needed. As well as provide consultation and support to various professionals or responding officers regarding the Mental Health Act of Alberta. The main goals are to divert individuals who are in crisis with mental illness and addiction issues, from the justice system and hospital emergency departments, assess and stabilize individuals in crisis within the community and to connect individuals with resources and supports. The RPN will be required to perform the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention utilizing a variety of treatment modalities (individual, family) to persons experiencing significant mental health difficulties. Working both independently and as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence informed and best practices in crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, case management and treatment. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Addiction and Mental Health, Police and Crisis Team
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 04-MAR-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 18-MAR-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271)

Additional Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years Addiction and Mental Health experience. Possession of a valid Class 5 driver's license as work-related travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to direct crisis experience. Ability to ambulate, climb stairs, and move quickly without limitations in a variety of environments. Extensive knowledge of the resources of Addiction and Mental Health and the community. Formal clinical training in triage, intervention, stabilization and case management skills, preferably in a community setting.