Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Grande Prairie seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver a variety of nursing services in their psychiatry program. The role includes critical thinking and advocacy for patients, ensuring their safety and well-being. Candidates must complete an accredited nursing program and secure a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses. This position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to patient-centered care, alongside a transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 2024.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000

Competitive pay rates

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 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) certification.
• Completion of free courses if not practiced in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to patients, families, and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ensure safety and well-being of patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Leadership

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Job description

Your Opportunity

Discover your niche in a dynamic psychiatry program that includes general, adolescent, and geriatric psychiatry as well as psychiatric ICU located in the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. Grande Prairie is a growing city with over 70,000 residents and serves approximately 260,000 people in our area. Grande Prairie has something for everyone! Outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities are available at the numerous parks and golf courses in addition to a state‑of‑the‑art recreation facility and library. The city also has a vibrant arts and culture community with an art gallery, museums, and live theater. There are also a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non‑pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. 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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 11, Inpatient Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29‑DEC‑2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 08‑JAN‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.05
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• 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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1‑4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Connect Care experience is an asset. Experience in inpatient psychiatry or other addictions and mental health is an asset. Working with youth, adult or geriatric populations is an asset.