Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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

Job summary

Recovery Alberta seeks a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to support youth and families in an acute mental health crisis on an adolescent unit.

The role involves nursing leadership, group facilitation, and collaborative care within a multi-disciplinary team, applying CP solving, attachment needs, and trauma-informed practices to foster safety and recovery.

Qualifications

• Active nursing registration with CRNA/CRPNA or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide wide-ranging nursing care to adolescents with acute mental health needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and engage in group facilitation and individual support.
• Lead and advocate for patient and family-centered care.
• Utilize trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches to support youth.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Crisis intervention

Leadership

BCLS-HCP

Collaboration

Job description

Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

The RN/RPN works on an adolescent mental health unit supporting youth and families experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Using Collaborative Problem Solving, Attachment needs, and Trauma Informed Care, the RN/RPN supports youth in understanding mental health, develop strategies to manage their mental illness, and support families in this time of crisis. The RN/RPN works as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team and further engages in group facilitation and individual support.

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: FMC Unit 23/26
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 45
• 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: FMC Unit 23/26
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 45
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years proven skills and experience in psychiatric, medical assessment and crisis intervention. Additionally, must have familiarity with the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health and be able to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies. Must have skills in psychiatric, medical assessment and crisis intervention. The RN/RPN works as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team and further engages in group facilitation and individual support. Mental health experience in acute care, inpatient psychiatry experience required. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position and provide hands-on care to patients in unpredictable, urgent situations. NVCI required Minimum 1-year recent mental health experience (acute care or community) Active or eligible registration with CRNA or CRPNA.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous child and adolescent experience preferred, Experience with Collaborative Problem Solving, Attachment needs, and Trauma Informed approach, Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered. Certification in the Core Brain Story (available through the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative) is preferred. Certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN) is preferred.

Calgary Zone RA, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone RA, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre