Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to provide leadership in a broad range of nursing services that promote and restore health and mental health for clients in the community. The role emphasizes prevention of illness and disability and supports individuals living with persistent severe mental illness.

As part of the Assertive Outreach program in Red Deer, you will teach, counsel and advocate for patients, ensuring safety and well-being while delivering safe,

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited psychiatric nursing education program.
• Current CRPNA registration or eligibility.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Minimum 2 years of mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across nursing services to promote, maintain or restore health and mental health for patients.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients to ensure safety and well-being.
• Deliver safe, quality patient- and family-centered care in alignment with Recovery Alberta values.
• Collaborate with community outreach, specifically in the Assertive Outreach program.

Skills

Mental health experience

Education

Accredited psychiatric nursing education program

CRPNA registration/permit

BCLS-HCP certification

Job 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. This position is community outreach based and works closely with individuals living with persistent severe mental illness.

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 Psych Nurse 2022.75
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Assertive Outreach
• Primary Location: Red Deer 49 Street - AMH Svcs
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 18-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekdays
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Assertive Outreach
• Primary Location: Red Deer 49 Street - AMH Svcs
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 18-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekdays
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

Experience in mental health 2 + years.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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