Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Red Deer, AB, Canada

Job Description

Your Opportunity:
As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, you will work triaging the referrals that are received for Psychiatry services within Adult Addiction and Mental Health. Reporting to the Manager and Clinical Supervisor, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and clients to ensure they are supported while awaiting psychiatric support. You will utilize your excellent nursing skills to support clients on the referral list to ensure a smooth transition between the referral source and Psychiatry. This position will require you to work independently as well as part of a team. You will be a contact point between referral sources and Psychiatrists. 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: 0.80
  • Posting End Date: 14-OCT-2025
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 24-OCT-2025
  • Temporary End Date: 04-MAY-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 2
  • Shifts per cycle: 8
  • 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:
3-5 years' experience in mental health and addictions. Preferred Qualifications:
Strong communication, clinical judgment, emotional intelligence, and knowledge of mental health resources are essential for the role.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2866163
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Red Deer, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned