Nurse

Role Responsibilities

We are hiring a Registered Nurse to work in a 24/7 Provincial Campus Based Care Centres.  You will be responsible for providing nursing and residential support services to in-care youths ages 11 – 17 with complex needs

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring effective service delivery by planning and implementation of nursing/health services
• Participating in nursing assessments/interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatment and monitoring/documenting treatment progress
• Coordinating and delivering staff training on medication administration and preventative health measures
• Monitoring and creating an atmosphere for the youth based on trauma informed practice standards
• Participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Coordinating appropriate nursing and health supports such as labs, pharmacy, medical vendors, contracted medical professionals and community resources.
• Acting as an advocate to enhance the quality of life for youth residing at PCBC
• Liaising with parents, guardians, Child Intervention Practitioners and other service providers
• Collaborating with Child Intervention Practitioner, Child and Youth Care Counsellors, Psychologists, Addictions Counsellors, Indigenous Practice Specialists and all other leadership at Provincial Campus Based Care sites
• Providing on call after hours medical consultation to the staff on a rotational basis 

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Drive for Results:  Identifies ways to exceed performance expectations.  Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction departmental objectives, and public expectations.  Factors in the complexity of issues, and strategically aligns decisions and plans based on values, outcomes, and broader organizational needs.
• Agility:  Anticipates changing environmental demands and changes behavior accordingly.  Remains calm and compost even in difficult or stressful situations.  Is open to new or diverse ideas and doing things in a new way.  Works creatively within policies and procedures to proactively meet goals.
• Systems Thinking: Takes long term view towards organizations objectives and how to achieve them
• Develop Self and Others:  A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others 

Qualifications

Degree in Nursing and registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) and in good standing plus one year of related experience.

Preference will be given to those who have:

• Experience working with and treating youth
• Mental Health treatment experience
• Experience with Addictions
• Crisis driven care and trauma informed practice

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Additional Information:

• Hours of Work: Monday – Friday (1:00 PM – 9:15 PM)
• Occasional Travel will be required to other provincial campuses as needed

Pre-employments:  Final candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including:

• Academic Credential Check
• CRNA Registration Check
• Intervention Record Check
• Proof of valid driver’s license and Driver’s Abstract
• Suitable security screening (Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector). A completed CRC with VS within 6 months at time of application is acceptable.
  
  

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Other items may include:

• Shift differential
• Overtime
• Travel; etc.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance