Mental health Jobs in Bonnyville, AB

Your Opportunity :

Bonnyville offers the best of both country and city living making it an ideal location to raise a family. Bonnyville is an energetic town which also boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene, creating opportunity for work-life balance. Generalist Public Health Nurse based in or out of the Bonnyville Public Health office, is Alberta Health Services frontline representative in delivering public health services in the diverse communities of the North Zone. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) is a key position working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team and community stakeholders. The incumbent will : effectively use the nursing process to deliver quality care; provide safe, ethical and patient / family centred health care; independently provide health assessment, health planning, health education, supportive counseling, preventative and screening measures, referrals, and evaluation as appropriate. Also provides services to individuals, families, groups and communities with attention to diversity and the social determinants of health. Duties include but are not limited to the generalist role of public health nursing. Provision of universal Public Health services includes immunization for all age groups, influenza program delivery and health promotion initiatives. Communicable Disease Control - outbreak management, notifiable disease follow up. Maternal / Infant Health including postpartum support, lactation education, prenatal education and high-risk assessment of mother, babies and families in the home environment. Sexual and Reproductive Health - will be required to provide STI test and treat, contraception support, pregnancy testing and education in schools and communities. Health promotion and injury prevention.

Description :

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 $39.58 / hour - $54.16 / 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.

• Acute Care Alberta : N
• Primary Care Alberta : N
• Recovery Alberta : N
• Classification : Registered Nurse
• Union : United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program : Public Health
• Primary Location : Bonnyville Comm Hlth / Addiction
• Location Details : As Per Location
• Multi-Site : At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE : 0.84
• Posting End Date : 02-MAY-2025
• Temporary Employee Class : Temp P / T Benefits
• Date Available : 12-MAY-2025
• Temporary End Date : 08-MAR-2026
• Hours per Shift : 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks : 12
• Shifts per cycle : 48
• Shift Pattern : Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off : As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary : $43.26
• Maximum Salary : $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement : Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications :

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 and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification.

Additional Required Qualifications :

Must possess strong critical thinking, assessment, communication (oral and written), organizational, problem-solving and counseling skills. Must be able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and independently with minimal supervision. Recent nursing experience including prenatal labour & delivery, postpartum or working with young families or the pediatric population. Able to perform physical duties including moving clinical supplies to community clinics and home visits (this may involve moving up to 50 lbs. at times), service delivery (may require awkward and repetitive movements), sitting, standing and / or bending for long periods of time. Comfortable to drive in all weather conditions urban and rural.

Preferred Qualifications :

Recent experience (within the last 5 years) working in a public health nursing unit performing duties supporting Communicable Disease Control, immunization, Healthy Beginnings. Maternal / newborn certifications such as breastfeeding courses and childbirth education.

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