Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to deliver quality nursing services to patients. This role involves leadership, patient advocacy, and collaboration to ensure mental health recovery and safety. Successful applicants will need to meet specific registration and educational prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the CRPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in a variety of nursing services to patients.
• Teach, counsel, and advocate for patients' well-being.
• Ensure safe, quality patient and family centered care.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Advocacy

Patient Care

Education

Accredited Psychiatric Nursing Education Program

Job description

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 Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will provide leadership through a wide variety of nursing services to patients (clients, residents) for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, mental health and preventing mental illness, injury and disability. You will teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and take necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. 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 $ / hour - $ Upon being entered into the register of Registered Psychiatric Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in accordance with AHS / UNA Article or (ii) as applicable.

Required Qualifications :

Completion of an accredited Psychiatric nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications :

As required.

Preferred Qualifications :

As required.

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