Registered Nurse

Reporting to the Manager of Child & Adolescent Addiction & Mental Health & Psychiatry Program (CAAMHPP) Mental Health Collaborative, the RN is responsible for the coordination of Psychiatric care for patients in the Adult Gender clinic to ensure that timely, comprehensive and coordinated care is provided to the population served. The Gender Clinic provides consultation, diagnostic clarity, treatment/ medication recommendations and timely access to care for adults experiencing gender dysphoria and mental health concerns related to gender identity. The focus of the role is consultation, program support, case management, support for surgical referrals and follow up care and referral to appropriate services. There will also be a component of the role that will support young adults transitioning from Metta clinic to Adult Gender. The Registered Nurse acts as the primary contact for clients regarding medical concerns such as queries about medication, and is responsible for participating in specialized nursing assessments, intervention, case management, groups and navigation of referrals and resources. The nurse will consult with other AHS medical or clinical staff as required to “assist transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming people with safe and effective pathways to achieving lasting personal comfort with their gendered selves, in order to maximize their overall health, psychological well-being, and self-fulfillment” (WPATH 2011). The position requires strong clinical skills with expertise in working with clients with complex mental health disorders and experience and understanding of gender related issues, specifically gender dysphoria. The position requires extensive knowledge of Community and Acute Care Addiction and Mental Health Mental Health resources, gender related services and supports as well as strong referral and case management skills.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and system navigation and case management required. Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills required. Expertise in working with clients with complex mental health disorders and experience and understanding of gender related issues, specifically gender dysphoria.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with community partners preferred. Trauma-informed training preferred. Connect Care trained preferred.