Registered Nurse - Emergency Mental Health

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse for Emergency Mental Health at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton. The RN will participate in assessments, interventions, and discharge planning, supporting patients in high-acuity mental health scenarios.

The role requires critical thinking, teamwork, and adherence to Covenant Health policies. Qualified candidates hold CRNA registration, BLS-C, and recent psychiatric experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent.
• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing assessments and interventions.
• Care planning and implementing prescribed treatments.
• Administer medications and evaluate treatment progress.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Suicidality screening

Care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse program

Tools

Connect Care EHR

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Mental Health

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. The hospital is conveniently located near transit, parks and shops in the heart of the Mill Woods neighbourhood. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy helping people in urgent situations, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized emergency and urgent care, working together to support each patient’s well-being. We are looking for people who can think critically, manage multiple priorities and work well with others. Your care makes a real difference in supporting a holistic approach, creating a positive experience for patients and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

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 GNCH
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 41
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: Emergency GNCH
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 41
• Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• 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

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.

Be the Difference

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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