Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) at the Claresholm Centre for MH&A. You will deliver comprehensive nursing care, advocate for patients and families, and collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team to support an integrated, holistic care model.

The role emphasizes leadership in clinical practice, crisis intervention readiness and adherence to relevant mental health legislation. Provisional permits are paid at a higher rate and adjust after registration.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CRNA.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Lead in supporting an integrated, holistic approach to patient care and health promotion.
• Ensure safety and well‑being through nursing processes, critical thinking and decision making.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Assessment skills

Education

Nursing degree / diploma

Job description

Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

The Claresholm Centre for Mental Health & Addictions is a 120-bed facility with an attached outpatient program (community support services) of 40 spaces. There are three primary inpatient units at the site including Concurrent Disorders, Active Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Extended Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Transitions Unit. Professionals at the Centre believe in each individual’s potential for development and success. Our team includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologist, physicians, pharmacists, recreational and occupational therapists, dieticians and other mental health providers. Once a patient is ready for transition and re-entry into community living, follow-up support, outpatient programs and outreach services are coordinated for patients. These form a comprehensive treatment model with various service options for patients. As the successful candidate you will be expected to demonstrate time management and prioritization skills in a rapidly changing environment; be self-directed and show initiative; strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills; patient advocacy using a person-centered approach; and foster positive relationships within a team environment. Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years proven skills and experience in psychiatric, medical assessment and crisis intervention. Additionally, must have familiarity of the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health and be able to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies.

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: Extended/Transitions
• Primary Location: Claresholm Centre for MH&A
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.63
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• 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: Extended/Transitions
• Primary Location: Claresholm Centre for MH&A
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.63
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• 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:

Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and assessment skills while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of mental health diagnosis, symptomology, and related treatment interventions. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required including the Alberta Mental Health Act and Health Information Act.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of CBT, DBT, and Trauma Informed Care. Working knowledge of the Collaborative Problem-Solving approach.Active NVCI or eligible for active status.

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