Job Description

Your Opportunity:
We are looking for a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse with experience in patient and family-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-based care for the Primary Care Service Unit 5 North Psychiatry and the Short Stay Service at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. As a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients with complex mental health and addiction issues. Working within the RN/RPN scope of practice, you will provide addiction and mental health assessments for patients to determine physical and mental health stability, treatment planning and implementation, therapeutic interventions and monitoring of both patient physical and addiction/mental health issues. Documentation and evaluation of interventions are part of this role. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared visions and values of Recovery Alberta. The RN/RPN models professional leadership and provides support by collaborating and delegating within the interprofessional team. You will demonstrate a knowledgeable and caring clinical practice that is grounded in addiction and mental health nursing from a recovery-oriented perspective; have strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrate time management, independent decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; and an ability to foster positive relationships within a team environment are all expectations of this role. 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

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Primary Care Unit 5 North Psychiatry

Primary Location:

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.58

Posting End Date:

03-JUL-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

13-JUL-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

33

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). 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:

Current CNA/CRPNA registration and annual practice permit required. English language skills, both written and verbal required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated effective time management, independent decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; and an ability to foster positive relationships within a team environment are all expectations of this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Nursing degree and 2-3 years' experience on an Acute Care Mental Health & Addiction unit preferred. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and suicide intervention training preferred. Computer skills using computer applications/programs required by Recovery Alberta would be an asset (e.g. Netcare, Outlook, Connect Care). Naloxone Administration training preferred. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.