Registered Psychiatric Nurse/ Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential nursing services to patients within a multidisciplinary framework, promoting mental health and recovery. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse patient population, ensuring their safety and well-being through quality care. You will also have the chance to lead and mentor junior staff, contributing to a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this role promises to be both rewarding and impactful.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Psychiatric nursing education program.
• Active registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and nursing care to patients.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Mental Health Aides.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing

Patient Care

Crisis Intervention

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Assessment Skills

Education

Accredited Psychiatric Nursing Education Program

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Email Communication

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Registered Nurse will be working with the adult population within the Recovery Alberta Mental Health and Addiction program at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Addiction Recovery Center. This is a designated float position, supporting Emergency Mental Health Team, Unit 61/62, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, Complex Medical Detox, Addiction Recovery Center and ECT. The successful applicant will have a wide scope of practice and be able to adapt to the different unit routines. The RN/RPN is responsible for the comprehensive assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The successful incumbent performs a variety of nursing duties by administering safe, effective, stage-matched nursing care according to clinical policies, procedures and evidenced-based nursing care standards. The incumbent works within a concurrent capable, recovery-oriented framework, within the context of a multidisciplinary team. Other duties include assuming Charge Nurse Responsibilities as well as supervising Licensed Practical Nurses and Mental Health Aides on shift. Successful applicants will be provided with an enriched and expanded orientation, non-violent crisis intervention training and ongoing coaching. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

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 AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Psychiatric Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(a)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

Job Details:

• Primary Care Alberta: N
• Recovery Alberta: Y
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Inpatient Regularized Relief
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-APR-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 21-APR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• 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:

Current CARNA or CPRNA registration required. Basic computer and email skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in an adult acute practice setting. Experience working within the CoACT framework. Experience working with persons with significant mental illness and/or addictions. Strong interpersonal, organizational and assessment skills. Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with team members. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary team. Ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads.