Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Mental Health & Addiction - Regional Police and Crisis Team
- Primary Location: Peace River Mental Health
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-JAN-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 16-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 9.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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:Minimum 4 years of relevant mental health experience, including a minimum of 2 years direct crisis experience, preferably in a community setting. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and community agencies. Experience working with diverse populations. Experience working with vulnerable populations. Able to navigate interpersonal conflict within a team effectively & professionally. Comprehensive knowledge of co-existing medical and mental illnesses which significantly impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalized populations. Must be confident to work from a concurrent capable perspective. Comprehensive knowledge of the Alberta Mental Health Act and legislation. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. High level of interpersonal skills. Extensive experience conducting addiction, mental health and suicide risk assessments and formulate a provisional diagnosis independently. Ability to set priorities and organize time effectively. Ability to work in stressful, demanding and changing conditions. Solid foundational knowledge of intervention and treatment modalities relevant to various clinical disorders and psychosocial and environmental problems. Strong crisis assessment and stabilization skills. Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric medications and factors of desired and side-effects of those medications is required for assessment within the scope of practice of your professional designation. Basic computer/word processing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to work within forensic populations. Experience conducting single-session, supportive counselling. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant community resources and agencies is an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end 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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