Registered Psychiatric Nurse / Registered Nurse
- Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 10-1A Concurrent Disorders Unit
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.48
- Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 03-MAY-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 24
- Shift Pattern: Days, 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).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 2 years of experience working with at risk populations in an addiction and mental health capacity. Skilled in de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention and Motivational Interviewing. Understanding of cultural safety and indigenous health perspectives. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of addiction and recovery principles, harm reduction and trauma informed care. Experience in delivering groups and providing individual goal setting and care planning. Skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Experience working in acute psychiatric inpatient settings, emergency department and/or medically supported detoxification units.
