Job Description

Your Opportunity:
As a member of the interdisciplinary team at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) provides safe patient centred care on a 22 bed Older Adult Psychiatry Rehabilitation Unit. Evidence based nursing process is applied to achieve excellence in mood disorders, thought disorders, and dementia care. The successful candidate ensures the delivery of safe and effective patient care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and other programs and services. Excellent leadership and time management skills are required for this position. 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:

Unit 3C Older Adult Psychiatry Rehabilitation

Primary Location:

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

08-DEC-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

18-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

19

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, 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 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:

Experience working with Older Adults in Mental Health. Strong Mental Health Status Examination and Mental Health Assessment skills. Working knowledge and experience in rehabilitation. Working experience creating Inpatient Care Plans. Working knowledge of the DSM-5. Ability to recognize changes in patient behaviour and apply de-escalation techniques. Working knowledge of suicide risk assessment and harm reduction. IV certification and working knowledge of Alaris pumps. Working knowledge of legislation such as Mental Health Act, HIA, PPIC. Strong communication skills to engage with patients and families. Strong leadership and mentorship skills, takes part in student precepting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care AMH training completed. Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training preferred. I.V. certification and current Alaris pump training preferred.