Job Description

Your Opportunity:
1 in 5 people experience a mental health concern. Join us in making a difference. Unit 10-1A is part of the Recovery Alberta Adult Acute portfolio of the Edmonton Zone Mental Health and Addictions program. We provide patient and family-centered care, with all team members working within the CoACT collaborative care. Reporting to the unit manager, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Adult Acute Psychiatry 10-1A AHE is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for adults presenting with acute mental health and addictions concerns. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse will provide safe, effective, and stage-matched nursing care according to clinical policies, procedures, and evidence-based nursing care standards. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse works within a concurrent capable, recovery-oriented framework, within the context of a multidisciplinary team. 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.
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:

Y

Classification:

Registered Nurse (2022.75)

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

10-1A Adult Acute Psychiatry

Primary Location:

Alberta Hospital Edmonton

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.92

Posting End Date:

03-JUL-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

28-JUL-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

10

Shifts per cycle:

46

Shift Pattern:

Days, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

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 (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)

Additional Required Qualifications:

Two years of recent experience in an Adult Acute Mental Health and Addictions nursing role. Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and the Health Information Act. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Experience working with the CoACT model of care is required. Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in working with clients with concurrent disorders and are appropriately able to assess and manage signs of withdrawal from multiple substances.