Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Requisition #: REC00000431, REC00000427, REC00000429
Salary Range: $27.58 - $36.13 per hour
Job Type: Regular Part Time
About Recovery Alberta:
Recovery Alberta Mental Health and Addiction Services provides recovery-orientated mental health and addiction services and correctional health services in Alberta. It is one of four provincial health agencies announced by the Government of Alberta to help refocus and strengthen Alberta's healthcare system.
Recovery Alberta will work closely with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the other three provincial health agencies to deliver services in shared spaces. The Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction provides $1.13B in funding to Recovery Alberta, as well as oversight for the organization.
Your Opportunity:
The PChAD program is looking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse to our interdisciplinary team. Passionate about working with youth and their families through a trauma informed lens? Wanting to develop your mental health, head to toe assessment, and other important nursing skills? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our interdisciplinary team at PChAD where you will have the opportunity to work closely with a larger team in the Red Deer Children's Addiction & Mental Health portfolio to ensure safe and secure detoxification and assessment over approximately 10 days.
Reporting to the Program Manager, this position will provide one-to-one and group support to clients and families with addiction and mental health services, according to the client’s service plan and/or treatment plan. Using a client-centered approach, service will be provided in a variety of community settings, providing support and assistance to promote higher functioning, including social, physical and emotional well-being, while fostering self-determination and independence.
Red Deer is young, vibrant, and growing fast with a median age of under 35 years. Residents and visitors enjoy exploring more than 110 km of trails that traverse the Waskasoo Park System, participating or watching sports in top-notch facilities, discovering unique attractions, and attending a variety of cultural events. Whether you are thinking of moving to the Red Deer area or if you have just moved here, a warm welcome awaits you.
For more information about moving to Red Deer:
https://www.reddeer.ca/about-red-deer/moving-to-red-deer/
For more information about the PChAD program: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/Page2547.aspx
Description:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and Recovery Alberta policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Recovery Alberta.
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
At least two years’ experience working with child and adolescent population in a mental health setting. Critical thinking skills are required daily in this position. An ability to work independently and part of as team as necessary. Understands the importance of a trauma informed care approach.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarization with the DSM-V and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Experience working in Connect Care is an asset.
How to Apply:
Please visit our online job board for full position details and to apply:
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories.
