Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Medicine Hat seeks a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to deliver patient-centered care focused on mental health and addiction issues. The position promotes critical thinking and requires strong communication skills. Candidates must have an accredited nursing education and be registered with the CRNA. This part-time role offers a progressive clinical environment with a base salary ranging from $43.26 to $59.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• 2-3 years of experience on an Acute Care Mental Health & Addiction unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients with complex mental health and addiction issues.
• Utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making during patient care.
• Deliver safe, quality patient and family-centered care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Bachelor of Nursing degree

Tools

Netcare

Outlook

Connect Care

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: We are looking for a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse with experience in patient and family-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-based care for the Primary Care Service Unit 5 North Psychiatry and the Short Stay Service at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. This position is based on 5 North but can also be moved to work on short stay for operational reasons. As a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients with complex mental health and addiction issues. You will perform addiction and mental health assessments to determine physical and mental health stability, support treatment planning and implementation, provide therapeutic interventions, and monitor both physical and addiction/mental health issues. Documentation and evaluation of interventions are part of this role. You will deliver safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared visions and values of Recovery Alberta. The RN/RPN models professional leadership and provides support by collaborating and delegating within the interprofessional team. You will demonstrate a knowledgeable and caring clinical practice grounded in addiction and mental health nursing from a recovery-oriented perspective; have strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrate time management, independent decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities; and foster positive relationships within a team environment.

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. 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 shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: Y Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Primary Care Unit 5 North Psychiatry Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.74 Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 02-OCT-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 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). 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: Current CRNA/CRPNA registration and annual practice permit required. English language skills, both written and verbal required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated effective time management, independent decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; and an ability to foster positive relationships within a team environment are expected. This position transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying, you agree to become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing degree and 2-3 years of experience on an Acute Care Mental Health & Addiction unit preferred. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and suicide intervention training preferred. Computer skills using recovery-specific applications (e.g., Netcare, Outlook, Connect Care) are an asset. Naloxone Administration training preferred. Please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.