Registered Psychiatric Nurse / Registered Nurse

• Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: RAH & UAH Psych EMHT Relief Team
• Primary Location: University of Alberta Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.78
• Posting End Date: 22-JUN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 13-JUL-2026
• Temporary End Date: 21-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.63
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 31
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• 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).

Registered Psychiatric Nurses who are active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the CRPNA may also apply on this posting. Current CPR required. Minimum two years of recent (within last 5 years) in-patient mental health nursing experience with demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in the care of patients with concurrent disorders. (Experience may be considered). Excellent assessment and communications skills. Demonstrated knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act. Knowledge of related program policy, procedures and guidelines. I.E Suicide Risk Assessment & Management Policy & Procedure, Mental Health Safety Precautions Policy, Mental Health Observation Policy & Levels Procedure. Demonstrated knowledge of the assessment and management of co-morbid medical disorders. Demonstrated knowledge of key components of a comprehensive addiction and mental health assessment. Knowledge of risk assessment and management, including knowledge of trauma informed care and alternatives to seclusion and restraint, and associated risks. Knowledge and practice of safe and secure environment for clients/families/teams by listening, discussing, exploring, clarifying and acting on their concerns, needs and priorities. Ability to handle multiple competing priorities while working in a constantly dynamic environment. Knowledge of community resources. Knowledge of psychopharmacology, including current psychotropic medications and side effects.

Minimum two years of recent in-patient mental health nursing experience with demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in the care of patients with concurrent disorders. Experience may be considered. Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and de-escalation. NCI or successful completion as part of orientation. Demonstrated leadership, superior problem solving, critical thinking skills and strong team building skills.