Registered Psychiatric Nurse / Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
1 in 5 people experience a mental health concern. Join us in making a difference. Unit 10-1A is part of the Recovery Alberta Adult Acute portfolio of the Edmonton Zone Mental Health and Addictions program. We provide patient and family-centered care, with all team members working within the CoACT collaborative care. Reporting to the unit manager, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Adult Acute Psychiatry 10-1A AHE is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for adults presenting with acute mental health and addictions concerns. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse will provide safe, effective, and stage-matched nursing care according to clinical policies, procedures, and evidence-based nursing care standards. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse works within a concurrent capable, recovery-oriented framework, within the context of a multidisciplinary team.
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 Psych Nurse 2022.75
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 10-1a Adult Acute Psychiatry
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 26-JAN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 05-FEB-2026
- Temporary End Date: 06-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 30
- Shift Pattern: Nights, 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:Two years of recent experience in an Adult Acute Mental Health and Addictions nursing role. Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and the Health Information Act. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Experience working with the CoACT model of care is required. Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care.
Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in working with clients with concurrent disorders and are appropriately able to assess and manage signs of withdrawal from multiple substances.
