Description
Your Opportunity:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Emergency Mental Health department (EMH), you will provide holistic assessments within a recovery model framework for patients presenting in psychiatric or psychosocial crisis. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team in the Emergency Department to assess the patient, determine the level of illness and risk to self or others, and make recommendations to Emergency Physicians and Psychiatrists regarding the plan of care for the patient. As an EMH LPN, you will collaborate with stakeholders and organize referrals to community services based on client need. The LPN participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implements prescribed treatments, administers medications, monitors and evaluates treatments, and documents patient care and treatment response. The LPN facilitates patient and family education and discharge planning. At Misericordia Emergency Mental Health, we strive to achieve a supportive environment, making this position a remarkable opportunity for the LPN to develop their skills. Patient care is our priority as the team contributes their expertise towards stabilization of the individual experiencing a mental health crisis and/or substance use.
Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own. The LPN works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Union: COV AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Emergency Mental Health
Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 30-JAN-2025
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 24-FEB-2025
Hours per Shift: 11.25
Length of Shift in weeks: Varied
Shifts per cycle: Varied
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: Other
Minimum Salary: $27.58
Maximum Salary: $36.13
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required.
- Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) required.
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
- One year of Addictions and/or Mental Health experience within the last 3 years.
- New grads who have completed a final preceptorship in an Addiction and/or Mental Health site may be considered.
- Nursing experience in an emergency care setting one year or at least 2 years in an acute care setting.
- Knowledge of verbal de-escalation techniques Knowledge of the Mental Health Act required.
- Experience in various risk assessment i.e. Suicide risk, Homicidal risk, VAST, and Domestic Violence screening.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) preferred.
- Knowledge of the Addiction and Mental Health related resources across the Edmonton Zone preferred.
- Understanding of Trauma Informed Care.