The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN/RPN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN/RPN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN/RPN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
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Union: COV UNA
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Unit and Program: Unit 91 Mental Health GNCH
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Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
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FTE: 0.84
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Posting End Date: 13-JUL-2026
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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Date Available: 10-AUG-2026
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Temporary End Date: 17-OCT-2027
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 12
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Shifts per cycle: 48
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $44.56
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Maximum Salary: $60.98
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Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of a RN or RPN program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the CRPNA and/or CRNA required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a RN/RPN within the last 5 years, completion of the following free courses are also required: 1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0
Additional Required Qualifications:
Experience in mental health or related settings required. Ability to work effectively both as a collaborative team member and independently. Ability to perform confidently in a fast-paced, highly acute clinical environment. Strong assessment skills with the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient status. Excellent communication skills with the capacity to adapt communication style to meet diverse needs. Excellent time management, organizational and conflict resolution abilities required. Demonstrated reliability and dependability in all aspects of practice. Ability to remain objective and grounded when making clinical decisions. Proactive approach to identifying learning needs and maintaining current competencies required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Charge nurse on a mental health unit experience preferred. Working knowledge of community mental health and addictions resources and programs preferred. Excellent attendance record and personal suitability demonstrated through employment record and references preferred.
