Job Description

Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a compassionated and dedicated nurse to join our team at the drop-in clinic for clients seeking assistance with mental health and addictions challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health nursing and passion for supporting individuals struggling with mental health and addictions concerns. The role involves conducting assessments, single session counseling, crisis management, and collaborating with a team to ensure comprehensive support for clients. 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 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:

Addictions and Mental Health

Primary Location:

Red Deer MH and Comm Hlth Ctr

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

29-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

09-OCT-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

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:

1-5 years' experience working the field of mental health and addictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of connect care, NVCI, and strong references regarding ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment.