Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Calgary Zone RA, Calgary, Rockyview General Hospital

Nursing - Nurse/Psych Nurse

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REC00004047

5 days ago

Your Opportunity

As a dedicated Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse at Rockyview General Hospital on Unit 49, you have a pivotal role as an integral member of our multidisciplinary healthcare team. Focused on in-patient acute psychiatric nursing, you will engage in collaborative efforts to provide holistic and comprehensive care, addressing the diverse needs of individuals, families, and communities.

In this position, you will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop a robust plan of care to stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Your responsibilities include delivering targeted interventions, with an awareness of evaluation to modify approaches based on evolving patient needs.

Your scope of practice will encompass physical and mental status assessments, de-escalation, and conflict-resolution. Additionally, you will engage in discharge planning that promotes, maintains, and restores mental health, while preventing mental illness, injury, and disability. In this role, you will also be responsible for facilitating and delivering applicable group content to the patients.

You may also support in the care of patients receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) treatment, ensuring patients are informed and assisting in pre- and post-treatment assessment and monitoring. Your communication skills will be instrumental in effectively engaging with other departments, services, and clients, ensuring the seamless provision of high-quality care.

This collective approach is fundamental to promoting recovery and wellness.

Description

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: Unit 49, Mental Health and Addiction
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 31-JUL-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 10-AUG-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• 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 Next
• Gen
• U Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Additional Required Qualifications

Knowledge of verbal de-escalation techniques is required. A working knowledge of psychotropic medications is also required. Experience in AMH assessment tools, including but not limited to the Mental Status Examination, is expected, as well as experience in various risk assessments, i.e., suicide risk, homicidal risk, and violent risk.

Candidates should have six months of addictions and mental health experience within the last three years. New graduates who have completed a final preceptorship in an Addiction and Mental Health site may be considered. Criteria for a successful preceptorship can vary and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Additionally, candidates must be familiar with the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health, and be able to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years proven skills and experience in psychiatric, medical assessment and crisis intervention. Recent nursing experience in an acute in-patient psychiatric setting is preferred.