Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Longer term rehabilitation for those patients with complex mental health needs and mild to moderate intellectual disability is the target population for Unit 8-1B. Unit 8-1B's multidisciplinary team will work collaboratively with patients, guardians, family and other stakeholders to support growth and foster development alongside patients and their recovery orientated goals. Patients on 8-1B require longer hospitalization due to the complexity of their mental health needs and often have co-occurring complex behaviors and additional challenges. Patients often have minimal community living options due to significant past historical challenges and unit staff are tasked with building resiliency and working towards skill building to help patient prepare for community living opportunities that will meet the complex needs. Predominately patients access Unit 8-1B through Edmonton Zone Addictions and Mental Health Adult inpatient units once their acute illness is stabilized and an appropriate community placement cannot be established. Patients may have voluntary or involuntary status under the Mental Health Act. Reporting to the unit manager, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for adults presenting with addictions and mental health concerns. Within a rehabilitation lens 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. Staff on Unit 8-1B work within a concurrent capable, recovery orientated framework to support patients with complex needs with skill building and the ultimate goals of transitioning safely back into an appropriate community living environment.
Description:
As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will provide leadership through a wide variety of nursing services to patients (clients, residents) for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, mental health and preventing mental illness, injury and disability. You will teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and take necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. You will provide safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care, while reflecting shared vision and values. 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 Psychiatric Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Unit 8-1B

Primary Location:

Alberta Hospital Edmonton

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.40

Posting End Date:

21-NOV-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

15-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

5

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Nights

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited psychiatric nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

2 years of recent experience in an Adult Addiction/ Mental Health 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. Working knowledge of non-violent crisis de-escalation strategies/techniques to assist with complex behavioural needs. Working knowledge of appropriate restraint use (chemical, physical, mechanical, and environmental). Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in working with clients with concurrent disorders. Motivational interviewing skills and the ability to confidently utilize de-escalation strategies would be considered a strength. Communication skills to engage with patients that have varied levels of cognitive functioning would be considered an asset.