Job Description

Your Opportunity:
This position provides a consultative, non-emergent, specialized assessment for the senior population requiring mental health services. The successful candidate will provide education and information to individuals/families. As determined by program goals & mandates, interventions will be provided in a variety of community settings, inclusive of Lethbridge and its surrounding communities. This nurse addresses the complex needs of the elderly persons in the community, taking into account the aging process, with a goal to maintain individuals in their residential environments. This position will require an ability to effectively engage with community partners, other health partners and psychiatry. Duties include: Maintain relevant client data as per policy/standards, including screening for risk. Negotiates the treatment plan with the client/family/caregivers and recommends interventions that assist the clients to maintain optimal levels of functioning in their current environment. Conduct the necessary assessments and observations to observe appropriateness and referral recommendations to alternate programs, agencies, and/or other resources. Providing assessments to identify the presence of psychiatric/cognitive/functional deficits and need for services. Assessing data and arriving at a diagnostic impression in consultation with other disciplines as needed. Monitoring and assessing mental status and client functioning to avoid psychiatric admission or re-admission. Providing consultation to other clinical staff and/or community agencies. Supporting families/care providers in maintaining clients in a community setting. Provides follow-up service on referrals to assist in the implementation of treatment suggestions and reintegration into the community.
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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Seniors Addiction & Mental Health Outreach

Primary Location:

MHA Lethbridge Train Station

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

10-NOV-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

08-DEC-2025

Temporary End Date:

07-DEC-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

19

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years mental health experience in the past ten years, with 2 years' experience working with Seniors. Training in Connect Care. Knowledge on designated mental health facilities, community resources, and certification processes.