SN Registered Psychiatric Nurse NGT

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Canada is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to provide patient and family-centered care in a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for adults facing acute mental health concerns. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited nursing program and hold a valid CRPNA registration. This role offers competitive salary and temporary full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited psychiatric nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice with CRPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective nursing care to patients with acute addictions and mental health concerns.
• Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking and problem solving.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and families, ensuring their safety.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Counseling

Advocacy

Education

Accredited psychiatric nursing education program

Active registration with CRPNA

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

10-1A provides patient and family-centered care, with all team members working within the CoACT collaborative care model and Addiction and Mental Health. The RPN Adult Acute Psychiatry is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for adults presenting with acute addictions and mental health concerns. The RN/ RPN will provide safe, effective, and stage-matched nursing care according to clinical policies, procedures, and evidence-based nursing care standards working within a concurrent capable, recovery-oriented framework, within the context of a multidisciplinary team.

As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role you utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization. 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 AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: SN Reg'd PsychNurs NGT 2022.75
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 12-A
• Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 10-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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. Eligibility is restricted to Graduate Nurses, Graduate Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses who have graduated within 12 months prior to the anticipated start date of the program and who have not already obtained a regular position with AHS, Covenant Health, or Recovery Alberta. Candidates selected for an interview must review the UNA Letter of Understanding #29 - Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program prior to the interview. For details, visit https://www.una.ca/collectiveagreements.

Additional Required Qualifications

Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and the Health Information Act. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Experience working with the CoACT model of care is required. Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.