Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Continuing Care

Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Continuing Care

The Continuing Care Psychiatric Consulting Service (CCPCS) program consists of a group of specialized nurses who are part of Continuing Care, Facility Living (FL) and Supportive Living (SL), Edmonton Zone; the successful candidate will report directly to the CCPCS Manager. The incumbent will work with other clinical teams (e.g., NP, SW), Contracted Service Providers (CSP), and the team’s consulting psychiatrists to aid with residents who have mental health issues, behavior that is disruptive to their environment, and/or have the potential for harm to self or others. The team provides support to both SL & FL sites/residents, including specialized units/programs. The CCPCS nurse is responsible for the assessment of the resident and situation, conducting mental health status exams, recommending non-pharmacological strategies, providing support to frontline teams and families, conferencing with the consulting psychiatric for ph...