Employment Opportunity

Part Time Casual Nurse
101 Street Apartments

Edmonton John Howard Society is a community based crime prevention agency. 101 Street Apartments, a 33 bed, Community Based Residential Facility which requires a part time, casual nurse, for adult males with multiple mental and physical health barriers.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Current Registration in the Province of Alberta
• Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing
• Previous clinical experience in psychiatric mental health nursing with knowledge, skill, and ability in assessment, treatment and evaluation of clients.
• Broad knowledge of mental health assessment and psychopharmacology.
• Knowledge and skills relating to crisis intervention and ability in the application of non-violent crisis intervention.
• Experience and knowledge of the treatment of dual diagnosis clients.
• Broad knowledge of the care and treatment of common chronic physical illnesses and disabilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge base of major mental disorders and treatments.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of relevant health care legislation and the Criminal Code of Canada, as it pertains to mentally disordered offenders.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Valid Fist Aid and CPR.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related computer software.

Duties and Responsiblities

• Required to attend weekly psychiatric clinics and maintain appropriate clinical records and progress notes.
• Liaison with on site case workers, parole officers, CBRF psychiatrist, program facilitators and other related professionals.
• Contribute to case conferences and treatment planning.
• Monitor and manage client medications and treatments.
• Provide referrals for the continuing care of all clients.
• Crisis management and suicide risk assessment.
• 1 to 1 meetings and assessment of ongoing client needs and treatment.
• Contribute to the teaching and training of new staff and clients with relation to psychiatric illness, medical treatments, and psychopharmacology.
• Share all relevant information regarding client treatment and care.

Incentives

• Equivalent union RPN wages.
• Starting hours of 8 to 10 hours per week.
• Flexible work days and hours according to psychiatric clinics and current need.
• Ability to develop, customize, and implement procedures within the guidelines and needs of the CBRF.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

John Weeks – Manager, 101st Street Apartments

11908 – 101 Street

Edmonton , AB T5G 2B9

Competition will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Email: jweeks@johnhoward.org

Ph: (780) 471-4525

Fax: (780) 474-4404

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