Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Unit 34 / Unit 36 are adult inpatient acute psychiatric units, seeking a hardworking and dedicated individual who is committed to providing high-quality mental health care. The ideal candidate is compassionate, supportive, and a strong advocate for patients experiencing acute mental health challenges. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are essential in this fast-paced environment.
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 the shared vision and values of Recovery Alberta.
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 34 / Unit 36
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.84
- Posting End Date: 27-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-MAY-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 16
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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).
Additional Required Qualifications:As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
