Job Description

Your Opportunity:
As a Nurse with Street Connect you will be part of a multidisciplinary team working with people who are experiencing homelessness and complex mental health issues often with addiction. You will be responsible for assisting clients in improving quality of life and building capacity. This may include medication management, facilitating and attending medical and mental health appointments, basic physical health care, risk assessment etc. 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 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 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 Psychiatric Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(a)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Street Connect

Primary Location:

South Gaetz Medical Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Multi Site - At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

21-JUL-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

31-JUL-2025

Temporary End Date:

10-AUG-2026

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

40

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

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 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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience with Addiction and Mental Health.

Preferred Qualifications:

Naloxone administration.