Registered Nurse - Emergency Mental Health

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edmonton is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Mental Health unit. The role involves delivering specialized emergency care in a high-volume environment, focusing on mental health support. Candidates must have a Registered Nurse degree, active registration with CRNA, and relevant psychiatric experience. This position emphasizes teamwork and quality patient care, with a commitment to values such as Respect and Compassion. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 2 years fulltime outpatient/community mental health experience or recent psychiatric inpatient experience.
• Completion of CRNA courses if not practiced as RN in last 5 years.
• Knowledge of DSM-V and Mental Health act required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing assessments and interventions.
• Act as an advocate for patients, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate patient education and discharge planning.

Skills

Excellent assessment and organizational skills

Expert application of complex mental health assessment tools

Knowledge of psychiatric illness

Understanding of psychotropic medications

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program

Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Mental Health

Do you have a passion for the exciting world of Emergency Nursing? Come join us at the Grey Nuns Emergency Department for an opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience as a Mental Health Nurse in a supportive, inclusive, team-orientated, and fast-paced environment. The Grey Nuns Hospital Emergency department is one of Edmonton’s highest volume Emergency Departments. Our team of health care professionals is focused on providing specialized Emergency care and urgent treatments in a community hospital setting. The Mental Health Nurse is a leader in the Emergency Department as part of our Mental Health team and provides a wide variety of nursing care 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 to make a positive difference toward their health and well-being. 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 with attention to promoting a positive patient experience to those we serve in the Emergency Department all while practicing and role-modelling our Covenant values of Respect, Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Social Justice.

Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 41
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 41
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses are also required:1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent Psychiatric inpatient experience (within the last 2 years) OR Two years fulltime minimum outpatient/community mental health experience required. Excellent assessment and organizational skills required. Expert application of complex mental health assessment tools and suicidality screening tools required. Excellent knowledge and understanding of psychiatric illness, psychotropic medications, DSM-V and the Mental Health act required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience (within the last 2 years) in a high-volume, Urban Emergency department. Experience with Connect Care EHR asset; Emergency Connect Care ASAP preferred.

Hiring Requirements

Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening:

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

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Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital