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: Emergency Mental Health
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Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
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FTE: 0.75
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Posting End Date: 29-JUN-2026
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Employee Class: Regular Part Time
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Date Available: 09-JUL-2026
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Hours per Shift: 11.25
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Length of Shift in weeks: 12
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Shifts per cycle: 30
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Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:
One year of Addictions and/or Mental Health experience within the last 3 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Trauma Informed Care and resources for Addiction and Mental Health in the Edmonton zone. Experience with Suicide/Homicidal risk assessments, Mental Status Examinations and Domestic Violence screening. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certificate and Connect Care training preferred. Nursing experience in an acute care setting is an asset. New grads who have completed a final preceptorship in a Psych Emergency site may be considered.
