In this role you report to the Manager of CRH Inpatient Psychiatry, Addiction and Mental Health. This position functions as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide quality, client focused, culturally appropriate Addiction and Mental Health intervention and stabilization, as well as continuity of care for patients who require support in relation to Addictions and Mental Health. The nurse will be required to provide assessment and crisis intervention to individuals presenting the CRH Emergency Department with Addiction and Mental Health concerns. This position functions primarily in the Emergency Department, but as time permits can also provide liaison and consultation support to other units in CRH. The main focus of this position is to provide Addiction and Mental Health expertise in the CRH and to help build capacity within the CRH to care for the Addiction and Mental Health needs of patients. At AHS, we understand how important our people are to fulfilling our mission of providing a patient-focused, high quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our most important asset is our people; when you are at your best, we are at our best. That’s why we provide a variety of benefits to enhance the health and well-being of our employees and their families. It’s one more reason we believe life is better with AHS.
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
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
- Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.74
- Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 10-SEP-2026
- Temporary End Date: 05-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
- 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:
Minimum two (2) years’ within the last five (5) years' experience working within an Acute Addiction and Mental Health role. Ability to thoroughly and accurately collect and document information in a concise, professional and timely manner Demonstrated competency in psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention Working knowledge of mental health/mental illness across populations and of DSM V diagnosis Thorough working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health system Provide coaching and mentorship to peers Ability to manage a wide variety of clinical situations with varying levels of acuity and a heterogeneous patient population Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a stressful environment and effectively resolve conflict Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent decision making, nursing judgment and critical thinking skills Excellent organizational and time management skills to efficiently organize and prioritize workload Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals Excellent written, verbal and computer processing skills
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
