Registered Nurse

Recovery Alberta; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) for Unit 34/36 Adult Inpatient Psychiatry at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. The role focuses on assessment, stabilization, treatment and recovery for adults with acute mental health concerns, within a multidisciplinary team.

Provisional permit holders are welcomed, with pay adjustments after full registration. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based, patient- and family-centred care,

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the CRNA in Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Assess and support patients throughout inpatient admission and discharge planning.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and monitor progress.
• Administer and monitor medications and treatments; provide therapeutic interventions.
• Mentor and share leadership within the team in a high-acuity setting.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Care planning

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Education

RN education program

Psychiatric Nursing education

Job description

We are looking to add a Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN/RN) to our experienced team on Unit 34/36 Adult Inpatient Psychiatry at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting adults experiencing acute and complex mental health concerns through assessment, stabilization, treatment and recovery.The ideal candidate will have a passion for working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate, patient- and family-centred care. As an RPN/RN, you will be responsible for assessing and supporting patients throughout their inpatient admission, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering and monitoring medications and treatments, providing therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with Psychiatry, Nursing, Allied Health, patients, families and community partners to support continuity of care and discharge planning.As an RPN/RN, you will provide mentorship and leadership within the team environment based on your scope of practice, experience and skill set. The ability to establish strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families is critical to this position. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong mental health assessment skills, critical thinking, sound clinical judgement, crisis intervention skills, flexibility and the ability to effectively manage changing priorities within a fast-paced acute inpatient psychiatric environment.Open to RPN/RN candidates seeking employment.

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: Unit 34/36 Adult Inpatient Mental Health and Addictions
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.53
• Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 15-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• 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: Unit 34/36 Adult Inpatient Mental Health and Addictions
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.53
• Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 15-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Nights, Weekends
• 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:

Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Nursing education program.Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA).Strong mental health assessment, care planning, crisis intervention, de-escalation and risk assessment skills required.Knowledge of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and substance use is essential.Must demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, therapeutic relationships, prioritization, adaptability and ability to work in a high-acuity environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years acute mental health nursing experience preferred; adult inpatient psychiatry experience an asset.

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