Registered Nurse

Recovery Alberta; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Adult Inpatient Psychiatry team at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. You will provide wide-ranging nursing services to patients and families, applying nursing processes and evidence-based approaches.

You will lead, teach and advocate for holistic patient care, maintaining safety and quality while aligning with the UNA contract and organizational values.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Minimum one year within the last five years in Addiction and Mental Health.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).

Responsibilities

• Provide RN/RPN nursing services using nursing processes with critical thinking.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families.
• Play a leadership role in an integrated, holistic approach to patient care.
• Ensure safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care aligned with Recovery Alberta values.

Skills

Addiction & Mental Health experience

BCLS-HCP

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Strong communication

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Job description

Lethbridge Addiction and Mental Health services has an opportunity in Acute Adult Inpatient Psychiatry at Chinook Regional Hospital, for an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) who is dedicated to providing leading, patient and family centered care and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of Albertans.As an RPN/RN on the interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the rapid assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for psychiatric patients using your thorough knowledge and experience of evidence-based Addiction and Mental Health treatment modalities. You will also use strong verbal communication skills that supports verbal messages being received and understood within the context of crisis and non-crisis situations. You have a working knowledge of mental health across populations, the Mental Health Act and DSM V. You have a demonstrated ability to function effectively in a stressful environment and effectively resolve conflict using excellent interpersonal skills. You are self-directed and exercise independent decision making, nursing judgment and critical thinking skills to efficiently organize and prioritize workload.One of the sunniest cities in Canada, Lethbridge is the largest city in southern Alberta. Located southeast of Calgary on the Oldman River, Lethbridge is a gateway to both the Canadian Badlands and the Canadian Rocky Mountains.The super-sunny city has a massive urban parks system thanks to a ravine created by the local river. Warm Chinook winds keep winter temperatures on the mild side. Take in a hockey game, check out the latest symphony concert,stroll through theparksandpathwaysor try a new activity likedisc golf.Lethbridge is one of a kind, home to the longest, tallest trestle Bridge in the world, and the largest Airshow.

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: Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.58
• Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 33
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.58
• Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 33
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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 one (1) year within the last five (5) years’ experience working within an Addiction and Mental Health role.Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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