Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Recovery Alberta; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta seeks an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) for the Acute Adult Inpatient Psychiatry unit at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta. You will lead nursing care for psychiatric patients, using evidence-based modalities and strong communication to support patients and families.

Responsibilities include rapid assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, maintaining safety and applying nursing judgment in crisis and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Psychiatric nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the CRPNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Minimum one year within the last five years’ experience in Addiction and Mental Health.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification or experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership through nursing services to promote mental health and safety.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families.
• Ensure safe, high‑quality, patient- and family-centered care.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

BCLS-HCP

Education

Accredited Psychiatric Nursing program

CRPNA registration or practice permit

Job description

Lethbridge Addiction and Mental Health services has an opportunity in Acute Adult Inpatient Psychiatry at Chinook Regional Hospital, for an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) who is dedicated to providing leading, patient and family centered care and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of Albertans.As an RPN/RN on the interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the rapid assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for psychiatric patients using your thorough knowledge and experience of evidence-based Addiction and Mental Health treatment modalities. You will also use strong verbal communication skills that supports verbal messages being received and understood within the context of crisis and non-crisis situations. You have a working knowledge of mental health across populations, the Mental Health Act and DSM V. You have a demonstrated ability to function effectively in a stressful environment and effectively resolve conflict using excellent interpersonal skills. You are self-directed and exercise independent decision making, nursing judgment and critical thinking skills to efficiently organize and prioritize workload.One of the sunniest cities in Canada, Lethbridge is the largest city in southern Alberta. Located southeast of Calgary on the Oldman River, Lethbridge is a gateway to both the Canadian Badlands and the Canadian Rocky Mountains.The super-sunny city has a massive urban parks system thanks to a ravine created by the local river. Warm Chinook winds keep winter temperatures on the mild side. Take in a hockey game, check out the latest symphony concert,stroll through theparksandpathwaysor try a new activity likedisc golf.Lethbridge is one of a kind, home to the longest, tallest trestle Bridge in the world, and the largest Airshow.

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 Recovery Alberta.

• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 41
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 41
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not 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:

Minimum one (1) year within the last five (5) years’ experience working within an Addiction and Mental Health role.Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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