Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their interdisciplinary team in a Geriatric Psychiatry Rehabilitation Unit. This role involves providing safe, patient-centered care while utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting patient care and health promotion, ensuring the well-being of older adult patients. With a focus on collaboration and leadership, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health care. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to excellence in patient care, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and active registration with CRNA.
• Experience in Mental Health and strong assessment skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered care in a Geriatric Psychiatry unit.
• Utilize nursing processes and advocate for patients and families.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Time Management

Education

Accredited Nursing Education Program

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Tools

Connect Care

Alaris Pump

Job description

Your Opportunity:

As a member of the interdisciplinary team on 3C at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) provides safe, patient centered care on a 22 bed Older Adult/Geriatric Psychiatry Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit. Current nursing process and skills are applied to achieve excellence in mood disorders, thought disorders, dementia care. Guided by best practices and Recovery Alberta policies, the nurse will provide patient and family centered care. He/she/they will ensure the delivery of safe and effective patient care by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and other programs and services. The nurse will provide leadership to the team and support staff orientation and student learning experiences. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

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 AHS.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: PCU 3C Geriatric Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-APR-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 08-MAY-2025
• Temporary End Date: 09-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• 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 and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience working in Mental Health (Geriatric/Adult Psychiatry) required. Strong assessment skills required to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient behaviour. Ability to recognize and assess patients in mental health crisis. Experience in suicide risk assessment, harm reduction, de-escalation techniques, behavioural safety plans required. Excellent leadership and time management skills. Strong communication skills that enhance team functioning.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care training, current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training preferred. I.V. certification and current Alaris pump training preferred. SPRAM Modules.