Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Alberta Health Services; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta seeks a passionate Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Cold Lake. You will provide leadership, ensuring safe, quality, patient-centered care while managing high acuity cases. Qualifications include completion of a psychiatric nursing program and active registration with CRPNA. Competitive salary range from $43.26 to $59.21 per hour, with full-time hours and supportive community engagement.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CRPNA.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical supervisory role.
• Experience managing complex presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and nursing services for promoting health.
• Teach, counsel, and advocate for patients.
• Ensure safety and deliver quality patient care.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Leadership

Advocacy

Counseling

Education

Registered Psychiatric Nursing education program

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:
Can you envision yourself living and thriving in a city that has the feel and benefits of small town? Cold Lake could be your new home! An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse. This position is suitable for an individual who has a passion for providing patient- and family-centered care. Cold Lake is located on Alberta’s seventh largest lake, offering both indoor and outdoor recreational activities which are bound to keep you busy during any season! We are a populous city of over 20,000 and home to Canada’s busiest fighter base, 4 Wing Air Force Base. We boast multiple busy industries including tourism, oil and gas and agriculture.

Responsibilities

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.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Assertive Outreach Services
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Provided

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 Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical supervisory role in a complex, fast-paced environment, managing high acuity, and high-risk presentations is required.
• Experience managing presentations with complex needs, requiring extensive consultation and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• As required.