Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join the Pediatric Mental Health Team on Unit 301. This specialized 11-bed inpatient unit provides assessment, treatment, and support for children experiencing complex mental health concerns that may present through behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients and their families within a therapeutic, recovery-oriented environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in therapeutic engagement, comprehensive mental health assessment, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized, goal-directed care plans. In this role, you will utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, and sound clinical judgment to promote, maintain, and restore health while ensuring the safety and well-being of patients. You will provide evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care that supports recovery, resilience, and positive treatment outcomes. Working collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers, schools, community partners, and multidisciplinary team members, you will contribute to coordinated care planning and continuity of care. You will also provide clinical leadership, advocate for patients and families, and support the ongoing advancement of evidence-informed practices within the program. The ideal candidate is reliable, adaptable, and demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence and professional accountability. A commitment to delivering compassionate, patient- and family-centered mental health care while fostering a safe, respectable and inclusive environment is essential.
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 Recovery Alberta. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 - $55.79 per hour. Upon being entered into the register as a Registered Nurse, the rate of pay will be adjusted in accordance with the UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.85
- Posting End Date: 23-JUL-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 17-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 48
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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 registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. A minimum of one year of recent experience working in a children's mental health setting is required. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in mental health assessment, therapeutic interventions, trauma-informed care, treatment modalities and medications used in the care of children with complex psychiatric illness is required. Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication, conflict resolution, behavioral management, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and assessment skills, along with strong organizational, critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities. The ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and caregivers is essential. Please attach a current resume and cover letter to ensure your qualifications are fully considered.
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) preferred. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and adapt to a dynamic clinical environment. Experience providing family-centered care, collaborative care planning, and evidence-informed mental health practice is preferred. Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification and demonstrated proficiency in de-escalation techniques preferred.
