Registered Psychiatric Nurse

MU Health; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Maternity Leave

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

RRSP

Job summary

MacEwan University Health Centre is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join the Clinic team in downtown Edmonton. The role involves mental health assessments, patient-centered care planning, medication management, crisis intervention, and education for patients and the community.

Reporting to the Clinic Manager, the RPN will collaborate with physicians, residents, students, and allied health staff to provide comprehensive care within a patient-centered medical home model.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in good standing with CRPNA.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in mental health/addictions care.
• Current Alberta RPN license and professional liability insurance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based care environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for students and adults.
• Develop and evaluate individualized, patient-centered care plans.
• Administer and monitor psychiatric medications and interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and de-escalation.
• Deliver psychoeducation to patients, families, and communities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated care.
• Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research activities.
• Maintain accurate patient health records per policies and standards.
• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions on mental health topics.
• Perform additional nursing duties as required within scope.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Communication

Team collaboration

Psychoeducation

Education

CRPNA registration

Alberta licensure

Job description

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30 pm

The MacEwan University Health Centre is a state-of-the-art primary care clinic, located in downtown Edmonton, focused on the Patient-Centered Medical Home model which provides patient-centered, comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care based on the patient’s needs. It serves a specialized population of general community patients as well as providing student health services to MacEwan University. MUHC’s unique academic teaching, medical home model of health care provides a friendly, supportive, and caring environment for staff and patients. Along with supporting work-life balance and a positive team environment, we empower our staff to enhance their skills and to foster growth and development with educational opportunities.

Reporting to the Clinic Manager and with the support of the Clinical Site Director, the Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides safe, competent, compassionate and ethical nursing care. The Registered Psychiatric Nurse helps to manage patients in collaboration with the physician and team. Additionally, the RPN will also have a teaching and mentoring component to the role whereby they will participate in the education of physicians, residents, medical students, MOA’s, nurses and other non-physician learners. There will be ongoing collaboration with other health care professionals/providers including our on-site social worker, to help achieve our model of team-based Patient-Centered Care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and evaluations for post-secondary students and adult patients, identifying mental health concerns, risk factors, and individualized care needs.
• Develop, implement, and regularly evaluate individualized, patient-centered care plans that promote recovery, mental wellness, and overall well-being.
• Administer, monitor, and evaluate prescribed psychiatric medications and other therapeutic interventions, assessing treatment effectiveness, potential side effects, and patient responses.
• Provide timely crisis intervention, risk assessment, de-escalation, and stabilization support for individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges.
• Deliver psychoeducation to patients, families, and the broader community on mental health conditions, ADHD, substance use, addiction, treatment options, and available support resources.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including medical residents, physicians, nurses, social workers, and pharmacists, to provide coordinated, comprehensive care within the Medical Home Model.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice development, and research activities aimed at enhancing mental health services and patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient health records, ensuring documentation meets organizational policies, professional practice standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate therapeutic group sessions focused on mental health education, coping strategies, emotional regulation, and recovery-oriented care.
• Perform additional nursing duties and responsibilities as required, consistent with the Registered Nurse's professional scope of practice, competencies, and organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in mental health and/or addictions care, with a specific focus on adult ADHD being considered a benefit to the application.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and practices.
• Ability to provide psychoeducation and collaborate in a multidisciplinary, team-based care environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and a recovery-oriented approach.
• Current RPN license in Alberta and professional liability insurance/protection

We provide competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• RRSP

Applicants in consideration will be required to adhere to a criminal record search. We thank you for your interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Out-of-province/country applications will not be considered.