Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Consult Liaison Registered Nurse functions as a member of the Consult Liaison Team. This position provides a critical and comprehensive consultative assessment and reassessments of medically unstable patients who require Addiction and Mental Health services while they are medically admitted on an acute medical/surgical unit. CL nurses provide education and support to unit staff and focuses on patient and family centered care. Assessments are provided in person and in consultation with psychiatrist consult team. There is opportunity to participate in program planning and development and to provide mentorship and training of new staff.
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: MH Consultation Liaison
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 03-AUG-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 19
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- 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:Minimum 5 years of recent Addiction and Mental Health Nursing experience 2-5 years of acute medical/surgical experience Strong skills in psychiatric assessments, mental status exams, suicide risk assessments DSM V knowledge Skilled in computer work Active Certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Experience using Connect Care
Preferred Qualifications:Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Ability to be self-directed; comfortable working autonomously. Strong time management and organizational skills; previous experience in working in demanding, multi-tasking work environment. Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Adaptable with change management. Thorough understanding of the harm reduction model. Knowledge of AMH resources across the Calgary Zone.
