RN (Registered Nurse)

Registered Nurse (RN)

*Registered Nurse (LPN)* will provide direct care and support to children aged 0-18 with various needs. Collaboration with a team is essential, along with ensuring a safe and secure environment for the children.

*DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*

• Provide client care in alignment with the Alberta Standards of Nursing Practice. Consistently deliver client care by following the nursing process, which encompasses assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Developing and executing client care plans.
• Safely carrying out physician?s orders.
• Administering medications to clients as prescribed.
• Keeping up-to-date progress records for clients in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Guiding, facilitating, and enhancing client participation in addiction treatment.
• Monitor and promote the health and well-being of individuals, responding effectively to emergencies.
• Offering supportive counseling to clients, their families, and significant others regarding common recovery challenges.
• Fostering a therapeutic environment within the unit that promotes clients' learning of effective living patterns.
• Delivering ongoing health education to clients concerning prevalent health issues and encouraging them to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Coordinating appointments for clients.
• Provide crisis intervention and information regarding addiction to the public.
• Carry out daily administrative tasks and documentation related to medications and healthcare practices.
• Prepare meals and perform housekeeping tasks, which may include the upkeep of household items.
• Assist residents in achieving their daily routines in alignment with their established goals.
• Foster positive communication with all residents, professional services, families, and association staff.
• Provide transportation services as required.
• Ensure a safe working environment by utilizing appropriate protective equipment to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Adhere to WHMIS and Health & Safety Act regulations.
• Uphold professionalism and safety in the workplace by refraining from activities that could cause accidents or disturbances, such as pranks, contests, feats of strength, unnecessary running, or roughhousing.
• Conduct health and safety inspections as necessary and promptly report any workplace hazards.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

*QUALIFICATION:*

• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nurses with pharmacological training.
• Registered Nurse in the Province of Alberta.
• Valid standard First Aid and level C CPR.
• Recent clinical experience, including medication administration and leadership duties.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Leadership /Charge experience preferred
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated use of proper body mechanics and ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Knowledge of / experience with a team based person-centered care approach
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Candidate should have at least a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children with developmental disabilities and behaviour management.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, interpersonal, organizational skills patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity towards individuals and have a passion working with children.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license and a clean Drivers abstract.
• RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable and Intervention Record Check.

*WORKING CONDITIONS:*

• Position entails 30-44 hours per week.
• Hourly wage for this position is $30.00.
• Employees are entitled to health and dental benefits.
• Travel within the province required.
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, and