Registered Psychiatric Nurse at Alberta Health Services
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Contract type: Full time
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Healthcare Manager, this position requires demonstrated competencies in community addiction resources, Opioid Agonist treatment and concurrent disorders, as it relates to transitioning from a Correctional Facility back into the community. It requires collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, client advocacy and a thorough knowledge of corrections healthcare including effective in-facility screening, comprehensive assessment and case management. Treatment priorities include education regarding in-center OAT and community linkage. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
Description:
As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will provide leadership through a wide variety of nursing services to patients (clients, residents) for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, mental health and preventing mental illness, injury and disability. You will teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and take necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. You will provide safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care, while reflecting shared vision and values. 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 UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
Transition Company: Recovery Alberta Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75 Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Correctional Health Services Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Correc Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 14-NOV-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 01-DEC-2025 Temporary End Date: 04-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Reporting to the Healthcare Manager, this position requires demonstrated competencies in community addiction resources, Opioid Agonist treatment and concurrent disorders, as it relates to transitioning from a Correctional Facility back into the community. It requires collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, client advocacy and a thorough knowledge of corrections healthcare including effective in-facility screening, comprehensive assessment and case management. Treatment priorities include education regarding in-center OAT and community linkage. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
Description:
As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will provide leadership through a wide variety of nursing services to patients (clients, residents) for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, mental health and preventing mental illness, injury and disability. You will teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and take necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. You will provide safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care, while reflecting shared vision and values. 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 UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
Transition Company: Recovery Alberta Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75 Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Correctional Health Services Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Correc Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 14-NOV-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 01-DEC-2025 Temporary End Date: 04-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
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