1 in 5 people experience a mental health concern. Join the committed team at Alberta Hospital Edmonton as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) and take on a meaningful role that will profoundly impact the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Unit 10-1A is part of the Recovery Alberta Adult Acute portfolio of the Edmonton Zone Mental Health and Addictions program. We provide patient and family-centered care, with all team members working within the CoACT collaborative care. Reporting to the unit manager, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Adult Acute Psychiatry 10-1A AHE is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for adults presenting with acute mental health and addictions concerns. The Registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse will provide safe, effective, and stage-matched nursing care according to clinical policies, procedures, and evidence-based nursing care standards. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse works within a concurrent capable, recovery-oriented framework, within the context of a multidisciplinary team.
As a Registered Nurse (RN), 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 will 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 Recovery Alberta. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 - $55.79 per hour. Upon being entered into the register as a Registered Nurse, the rate of pay will be adjusted in accordance with the UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 10-1A Adult Acute Psychiatry
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 05-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 46
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:
Two years of recent experience in an Adult Acute Mental Health and Addictions nursing role. Active or Eligible Registration with CRNA College of Registered Nurses of Alberta or CRPNA College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta. 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:
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in working with clients with concurrent disorders and are appropriately able to assess and manage signs of withdrawal from multiple substances.
