Under the direction of the Manager and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Urgent Mental Health RN is responsible for providing specialized mental health assessment and consultation services in the context of clients presenting by walk in, referral or via EMS to the Urgent Care Centre at Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre, who require urgent crisis assessment in relation to acute mental health issues. The position is clinical in nature. The RN is responsible for providing mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, referrals and advocacy. Clinically focused liaison and consultation to colleagues within the health centre and with community services providers is also required. The incumbent is required to have awareness and sensitivity to working with diverse populations. This position must be able to provide service to the inner city, hard to serve population who suffer from severe mental illness and addiction issues, and who face multiple problems in the community, including homelessness, social isolation, and marginalization; and who often encounter significant barriers to accessing mental health and medical services. Awareness and knowledge of concurrent disorders is necessary. Critical clinical decisions of life threatening proportions are made on a daily basis in order to assure the safety of clients and the community, as well as to plan appropriate assessment and treatment follow-up. The incumbent must make such decisions spontaneously and independently. This position is also responsible with assisting and supporting with psychiatry as needed.
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: Urgent Mental Health
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 27-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 06-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 07-FEB-2027
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 40
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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 NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years recent mental health experience; acute and community experience required. Experience working with multidisciplinary team and community agencies. Experience working with diverse populations and ability to engage in culturally sensitive interactions. Solid knowledge foundation of intervention and treatment modalities relevant to clinical disorders and psychosocial and environmental problems. Solid knowledge foundation of the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual (DSM) and ability to formulate an accurate provisional diagnosis. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant community resources and legislation. Strong mental health assessment, crisis management and counselling skills. High degree of creative and flexibility, as well as the ability to work independently and to engage and work with a diverse client population. Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and an ability to work independently are essential. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; superior interpersonal skills. Ability to set priorities and organize time efficiently. Ability to work in stressful, demanding and changing conditions. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a centre-wide multidisciplinary team. Good computer and typing skills. Good problem-solving skills and superior clinical judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
