Nurse in Edmonton

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. The Ministry of Children and Family Services funds programs and services to support vulnerable children, youth, families, and individuals to live safely and succeed in Alberta. This includes providing services and resources to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect and effectively address harm that has placed them in need of intervention. Mentoring and support services are available to youth transitioning into healthy, productive adults.

The ministry also invests in community-based groups that support prevention and early intervention services such as Family Resource Networks, youth emergency shelters as well as programs that raise awareness and help respond to family violence, sexual violence, and abuse. Provincial Campus Based Care (PCBC) centres across the province offer 24/7 trauma-informed care and secure services for vulnerable youth (ages 11-17 receiving child intervention services) and their families. PCBCs integrate best practices to help youth reach their potential and address emotional and behavioral therapeutic needs. PCBCs goal is for youth to return to a less intensive form of care, become independent or return to their families. PCBCs encompass several programs to support youth such as Indigenous/cultural supports, recreation therapy services, on-site schools, medical services, transition and connection services, addiction support, occupational therapy and access to facility dogs.

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 PCBCLiaising 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

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

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.

Links and information on what we have to offer: Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dana Polutnik at Dana.Polutnik@gov.ab.ca.