Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Grande Prairie to provide leadership and nursing services in a dynamic psychiatry program. The position involves advocating for patients, delivering quality care, and ensuring safety. Qualified candidates must have completion of a psychiatric nursing program and a current BCLS-HCP certification. Salary ranges from $39.58 to $54.16 per hour, with additional allowances. Join a dedicated team focused on mental health and quality patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider certification.
• Must complete free courses if not practiced within last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in nursing services to promote mental health.
• Teach, counsel, and advocate for patients ensuring safety.
• Deliver quality, patient-centered care reflecting shared values.

Skills

Leadership in nursing services

Patient advocacy

Counseling

Teaching

Education

Completion of an accredited Psychiatric nursing education program

Job description

Your Opportunity

Discover your niche in a dynamic psychiatry program that includes general, adolescent, and geriatric psychiatry, as well as psychiatric ICU located in the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. Grande Prairie is a growing city with over 70,000 residents and serves approximately 260,000 people in our area. Grande Prairie has something for everyone! Outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities are available at the numerous parks and golf courses, in addition to a state‑of‑the‑art recreation facility and library. The city also has a vibrant arts and culture community with an art gallery, museums, and live theater. There are also a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non‑pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. 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 shared vision and values. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 − $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 11 – Inpatient Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09‑FEB‑2026
• Temporary End Date: 10‑FEB‑2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• 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) certification.
• If you have not practiced as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse within the last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1‑4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

Connect Care experience is an asset. Experience in inpatient psychiatry or other addictions and mental health is an asset. Working with youth adult or geriatric populations is an asset.