Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Covenant Health Canada; Camrose; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Camrose seeks a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care in accordance with established standards. The chosen candidate will be responsible for assessments, treatment implementation, and patient education while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Active registration with a nursing body and prior mental health experience are required. This position is temporary part-time with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an RN or RPN program or recognized equivalent.
• Registered with CRPNA or CRNA.
• Completion of required courses if inactive for 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing assessments and interventions.
• Facilitate patient and family education.
• Act as a charge nurse if required.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Patient advocacy

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams

Education

RN or RPN program graduate

Active registration with CRPNA/CRNA

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C)

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN/RPN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN/RPN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN/RPN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.

Job Details

• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: Unit 3 Mental Health
• Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.73
• Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 08-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN or RPN program or recognized equivalent.
• Active registration with the CRPNA and/or CRNA.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C).
• If you have not practiced as a RN/RPN within the last 5 years, completion of the following free courses is required:
  1. CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F
  2. NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0

Additional Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in mental health nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• As Required.