Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Recovery Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join an adolescent inpatient psychiatry unit at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support youth and families during acute mental health crises and to lead in group facilitation and individual support.

Provisional permit holders are paid $40.76–$55.79/hour; after full registration, pay adjusts per UNA Article.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Experience in adolescent mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to patients, families and communities.
• Lead nursing processes using critical thinking and decision making.
• Support an integrated, holistic approach to patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Mental health experience

NVCI

Education

RN qualification

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: Unit 23 - Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.63
• Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 21-NOV-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• 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 23 - Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.63
• Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 21-NOV-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• 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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

NVCI requiredMinimum 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. Certification in the Core Brain Story (available through the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative) is preferred.Within last 5yrs, 1-3 years proven skills and experience in psychiatric, medical assessments and crisis intervention. Must have familiarity of the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health and able to provide treatment as directed and respond to medical emergencies.

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Calgary Zone RA, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone RA, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre