Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about providing compassionate, hands-on care to youth during a critical stage in their lives? The Red Deer Protective Safe House is seeking a dedicated Register Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our multidisciplinary team at PChAD, a youth detox and treatment facility. As an RN/RPN, you will be responsible for delivering safe, trauma-directed nursing care to youth in detox and early recovery. This includes monitoring physical and mental health, administering medications, and supporting recovery goals. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, fostering a respectful, culturally safe environment that promotes healing and dignity. The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment, a commitment to continuous learning, and strong self-motivation while prioritizing self-care. You will bring creativity and innovation to nursing practice, maintain a culturally competent and equity-informed approach, and uphold ethical conduct and professionalism in all interactions. Exceptional effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are essential to success in this role. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive team that values compassion, respect, and innovation in care. If you are committed to youth wellness and excellence in nursing practice, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our growing team.
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 the shared vision and values of Recovery Alberta.
- Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
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Union: United Nurses of Alberta
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Unit and Program: Protection of Children Abusing Drugs
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Primary Location: The Protective Safe House
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
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FTE: 0.00
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Posting End Date: 11-JUN-2026
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Employee Class: Casual/Relief
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Date Available: 21-JUN-2026
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Hours per Shift: 11.08
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Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
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Shifts per cycle: Varies
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights
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Days Off: Other
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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:
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).
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with youth and their families.
