Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Calgary, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Alberta Children's Hospital is a purpose-built Children's Hospital that was designed for kids by kids. It's a bright spacious building that offers a friendly, compassionate, and innovative environment for kids, families, and staff. We know that 90% of all youth with mental health concerns are seen through Alberta Children's Hospital, so we expand services beyond these walls into the greater community of Calgary and zone. The child and adolescent mental health teams provide a full continuum of care including day treatment, in-patient, ambulatory and specialty clinics, outreach and MH Emergency Services. We strive to put kids and families first, work with our partners and provide an exceptional place to work. As an RN in PES, you will provide mental health assessment and consultation within the department of Emergency as well as provide direct care to the mental health patients admitted to our mental health POD. This job is a partnership with Emergency and Psychiatry and includes working with Acute at Home outreach 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 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:

Psychiatric Emergency Services

Primary Location:

Alberta Children's Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.79

Posting End Date:

22-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

02-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

03-APR-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

15

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, 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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Psychiatric 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:

RPN's must have active or is eligible for a practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) Minimum of 2 years experience in acute care mental health with preference given to persons who have previously worked in PES. Experience working with Children, Adolescents and families in acute care Experience in performing MSE and risk assessments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Awareness of Collaborative Problem Solving. Mental Health Certification is preferred (CMHPN). Previous Charge Nurse experience is preferred. Brain Story Certification.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2730399
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Calgary, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned