Registered Nurse
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 45, Mental Health and Addiction
- Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.53
- Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 17-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 30
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- 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).
Additional Required Qualifications:Knowledge of verbal de-escalation techniques is required. A working knowledge of psychotropic medications is also required. Experience in AMH assessment tools, including but not limited to the Mental Status Examination, is expected, as well as experience in various risk assessments, i.e., suicide risk, homicidal risk, and violent risk. Candidates should have six months of addictions and mental health experience within the last three years. New graduates who have completed a final preceptorship in an Addiction and Mental Health site may be considered. Criteria for a successful preceptorship can vary and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, candidates must be familiar with the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health, and be able to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications:Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years proven skills and experience in psychiatric, medical assessment and crisis intervention. Recent nursing experience in an acute in-patient psychiatric setting is preferred.
