Licensed Practical Nurse
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Embark on a career that combines your passion for nursing with the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing complex mental health challenges. The Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre (SAFPC) has an opportunity for a highly-skilled, empathic, and driven Licensed Practical Nurse to work with our clients. Reporting to the care manager of the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse will carry out professional duties with both the site’s Assessment patients and Not Criminally Responsible due to Mental Disorder (NCR-MD) patients as assigned including court-ordered assessments of individuals facing charges under the Criminal Code of Canada. Nursing duties include but are not limited to, one-to-one interviews, history documentation, medication administration, admission and discharge procedures, attending weekly conferences, facilitation of patient groups, observing patients in all settings, documentation of patients' presentations/behaviours, preparing pre-board reports and participating in scheduled Criminal Code Review Board hearings and maintaining a safe and secure environment at all times. Working as a nurse in a Forensic Program offers a fulfilling and meaningful journey where your expertise can transform lives and contribute to a safer and more compassionate community. The knowledge that your work plays a vital role in enhancing public safety and promoting the well-being of individuals with complex mental health challenges will bring a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment to your professional life. Join our incredible team today This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
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 AHS 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 AHS.
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).
Minimum of two years in the last five years’ consistent experience in an adult general mental health setting. Solid knowledge of psychotropic medications and their side effects. Solid interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills and critical thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is required. Current N95 Fit Test. Connect Care training.
1 year of recent experience in an inpatient or community forensic setting and experience in a correctional setting would be considered. Training in Collaborative Problem Solving. Basic knowledge of the Not Criminally Responsible due to Mental Disorder (NCR-MD) Legislation and the Criminal Code Review Board (CCRB).
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