Licensed Practical Nurse

PLC mental health team is a group of dynamic multidisciplinary teams that work together to ensure our patients have the best care and experience. Our site runs six Addictions and Mental Health programs (two General psyche units, Day hospital, Psyche ED, Consultation Liaison and the specialty Mental Health Short Stay Unit (SSU). This position is a regularized relief float position where you would be working on Units 25, 27 and 130. You would be covering predictable relief needs such as sick time, leave of absences, education, vacation, and personal leave. As an LPN you work as a member of the multidisciplinary collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities. The LPN’s scope of practice includes physical and mental status assessments, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating care as well as discharge planning for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring mental health, de-escalation, conflict resolution and preventing mental illness, injury and disability. The LPN provides care throughout the life span, in all stages of health and complexities of illness. This position is responsible for communicating with other departments and services, through the Addiction and Mental Health continuum, to ensure the provision of comprehensive, high-quality care to promote recovery and wellness. The opportunity to be a strong advocate for the patient is an integral role as you will facilitate the appeal process for patient certification. The LPN may also facilitate learning for clients and families as well as provide individual and group therapy. 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).

Knowledge of the Addiction and Mental Health related resources across the Calgary Zone required. Demonstrated leadership, organizational and clinical skills in addition to being self-directed and able to work collaboratively in a team environment required. Computer proficiency required. Knowledge of verbal de-escalation techniques required. Minimum 4 months recent nursing experience in an acute in-patient psychiatric setting required Working Knowledge of Psychotropic medications required Experience in administering the Mental Status examination Knowledge of the Mental Health Act. Experience in various risk assessments i.e. Suicide risk, Homicidal risk, violent risk. Knowledge of addiction and mental health continuum of care. Within the last 5 years 1-3 years proven skills and experience in psychiatric, medical assessment and crisis intervention. Additionally, must have familiarity of the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health and be able to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies.

Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) preferred. IV Certification preferred. Working Knowledge or experience about the various therapeutic modalities i.e. CBT, DBT, Supportive therapy, Motivational interview Knowledge/Understanding of DSM-IV and 5 preferred.