Registered Nurse - Consultation Liaison
Your Opportunity:
The Registered Nurse provides timely psychiatric clinical consultation services to inpatients with a primary medical diagnosis who are experiencing concurrent mental health problems on various units throughout Rockyview General Hospital. This psychiatric consultation liaison team is comprised of one RN/RPN and along with two to three psychiatrists.
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: UPCC
- Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 03-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date: 28-NOV-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 of 3 years of direct clinical experience in the area of acute inpatient mental health. Familiarity with the inpatient psychiatry medical capabilities document and has undergone medical capabilities certification. Experience in AMH assessment tools including but not limited to the Mental Status Examination. Experience in various risk assessments: i.e., Suicide risk, Homicidal risk, Violence risk. A willingness to learn. Ability to work independently within specific timeframes with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with the interdisciplinary teams, students, referral sources and other stakeholders. Ability to effectively communicate with medical teams about complex mental health/medical issues. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a small dynamic team. A strong biopsychosocial knowledge base essential
Preferred Qualifications:Thorough working knowledge of the DSM 5 and psychotropic medications. Proficiency with the connect care system. Thorough working knowledge of the continuum of services in adult mental health in the Calgary corridor. Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years proven skills and experience in psychiatric assessment, medical assessment and crisis intervention.
