Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Psychiatric Emergency Services at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary. You will provide mental health assessment and direct patient care within the Emergency department, while collaborating with acute care teams to support families and youth.

The role emphasizes leadership in holistic care, patient safety, and advocacy, with shift patterns including days, nights and weekends.

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).
• If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five years, completion of CRNA Medication Management and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessment and consultation within the Emergency department and direct care to mental health patients in the setting.
• Support an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance.
• Lead in teaching, counseling and advocating for patients and families.

Job description

Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Alberta Children’s Hospital is a purpose-built Children’s Hospital that was designed for kids by kids. It’s a bright spacious building that offers a friendly, compassionate, and innovative environment for kids, families, and staff. We know that 90% of all youth with mental health concerns are seen through Alberta Children’s Hospital, so we expand services beyond these walls into the greater community of Calgary and zone. The child and adolescent mental health teams provide a full continuum of care including day treatment, in-patient, ambulatory and specialty clinics, outreach and MH Emergency Services. We strive to put kids and families first, work with our partners and provide an exceptional place to work. As an RN in PES, you will provide mental health assessment and consultation within the department of Emergency as well as provide direct care to the mental health patients admitted to our mental health POD. This job is a partnership with Emergency and Psychiatry and includes working with Acute at Home outreach team.

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: Psychiatric Emergency Services
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• 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: Psychiatric Emergency Services
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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).If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Additional Required Qualifications:

RPN's must have active or is eligible for a practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA).Minimum of 2 years experience in acute care mental health with preference given to persons who have previously worked in PES.Experience working with Children, Adolescents and families in acute care.Experience in performing MSE and risk assessments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Awareness of Collaborative Problem Solving.Mental Health Certification is preferred (CMHPN).Previous Charge Nurse experience is preferred.Brain Story Certification.

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