Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Continuing Care

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) for the Continuing Care Psychiatric Consulting Service in the Edmonton Zone. The role provides leadership in mental health assessment and non-pharmacological strategies, collaborating with NP, SW, CSPs and consulting psychiatrists to support residents at SL & FL sites.

The successful candidate will travel to multiple sites within the ALA Edmonton Zone, coach frontline staff, and ensure safe, high-quality,

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Psychiatric nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the CRPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and conduct mental health status exams.
• Recommend non-pharmacological strategies and support frontline teams and families.
• Confer with consulting psychiatrists for pharmacological management recommendations.
• Evaluate outcomes of recommendations and plans; provide coaching and mentorship.
• Travel to various sites within the ALA Edmonton Zone is required.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Behavioral health in geriatrics

Time management

Education

CRPNA registration

Psychiatric nursing education

Job description

Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Continuing Care

The Continuing Care Psychiatric Consulting Service (CCPCS) program consists of a group of specialized nurses who are part of Continuing Care, Facility Living (FL) and Supportive Living (SL), Edmonton Zone; the successful candidate will report directly to the CCPCS Manager. The incumbent will work with other clinical teams (e.g., NP, SW), Contracted Service Providers (CSP), and the team’s consulting psychiatrists to aid with residents who have mental health issues, behavior that is disruptive to their environment, and/or have the potential for harm to self or others.The team provides support to both SL & FL sites/residents, including specialized units/programs. The CCPCS nurse is responsible for the assessment of the resident and situation, conducting mental health status exams, recommending non-pharmacological strategies, providing support to frontline teams and families, conferencing with the consulting psychiatric for pharmacological management recommendations, and evaluating the outcomes of the recommendations and plans put in place.This is an exciting position that provides the opportunity to work independently in a dynamic self- directed work environment.The CCPCS team also:Builds frontline staff capacity through coaching, education, and mentorship.Supports residents and families throughout their health journey by aligning practice with resident and family centered care.Travel to various sites within the ALA Edmonton Zone will be required.

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 shared vision and values.PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Psychiatric Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Supportive Living
• Primary Location: Edmonton Comm Health Hub North
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 28-JUN-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 45
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Supportive Living
• Primary Location: Edmonton Comm Health Hub North
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 28-JUN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 45
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

At minimum, five years of recent health professional experience in Continuing Care and/or a geriatric Mental Health setting.Clear understanding of and experience in both pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to behavioral support in the geriatric population including strategies and risks.Demonstrated track record of the ability to engage and work with stakeholders to provide coaching and mentoring.Sound assessment, problem-solving, & clinical judgment are imperative to this specialized role.Excellent oral and written skills, time management skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Preference will be given to those with front line experience in FL & SL.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders: Contracted Service Provider leadership and frontline teams, physicians, pharmacists, psychiatrists, other ALA and non-ALA clinical teams, Case Managers, families, and residents.Demonstrated interprofessional skills and experience in the management of geriatric residents experiencing a complex episode in their mental health.Ability to negotiate updates to and trials of resident behavior care plans.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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