Registered Psychiatric Nurse
About the role
[🔍\ North Zone, Peace River, Peace River Mental Health]
Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a dynamic Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our team in one of the most picturesque regions, Peace River, Alberta. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the unparalleled beauty and quality of life that Peace River offers. Experience a perfect balance of work and play in a region known for its friendly communities, affordable housing, and low cost of living. Explore breathtaking wilderness areas, scenic river valleys, and pristine parks. Be part of a close-knit community that values diversity, inclusivity, and a strong sense of belonging. The Regional Police and Crisis Team (RPACT) is a new partnership between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). A team including a RPN and a RCMP member will respond to situations involving individuals experiencing a psychiatric mental health, addictions, or psycho-social crisis when there is a danger to themselves and / or public. The RPN provides risk and mental health assessments including mental status exams, provides recommendations for next steps, arranges urgent psychiatry assessments, medication administration and makes referrals to other AHS and community service providers as needed. This position provides consultation and support to other professionals or responding officers regarding the Mental Health Act of Alberta. Goals of this collaboration are to divert individuals experiencing a crisis due to mental illness and/or addiction issues from the justice system and hospital emergency departments, to assess and stabilize in the community, and to connect individuals with resources and supports. This position has a 4 day x 9.75 hour rotation weekly, typically Monday to Thursday. Relocation and temporary housing may be available.
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 AHS.
- Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Mental Health and Addictions
- Primary Location: Peace River Mental Health
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-AUG-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 08-SEP-2025
- Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 9.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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:
In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
About the role
[🔍\ North Zone, Peace River, Peace River Mental Health]
Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a dynamic Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our team in one of the most picturesque regions, Peace River, Alberta. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the unparalleled beauty and quality of life that Peace River offers. Experience a perfect balance of work and play in a region known for its friendly communities, affordable housing, and low cost of living. Explore breathtaking wilderness areas, scenic river valleys, and pristine parks. Be part of a close-knit community that values diversity, inclusivity, and a strong sense of belonging. The Regional Police and Crisis Team (RPACT) is a new partnership between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). A team including a RPN and a RCMP member will respond to situations involving individuals experiencing a psychiatric mental health, addictions, or psycho-social crisis when there is a danger to themselves and / or public. The RPN provides risk and mental health assessments including mental status exams, provides recommendations for next steps, arranges urgent psychiatry assessments, medication administration and makes referrals to other AHS and community service providers as needed. This position provides consultation and support to other professionals or responding officers regarding the Mental Health Act of Alberta. Goals of this collaboration are to divert individuals experiencing a crisis due to mental illness and/or addiction issues from the justice system and hospital emergency departments, to assess and stabilize in the community, and to connect individuals with resources and supports. This position has a 4 day x 9.75 hour rotation weekly, typically Monday to Thursday. Relocation and temporary housing may be available.
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 AHS.
- Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Mental Health and Addictions
- Primary Location: Peace River Mental Health
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-AUG-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 08-SEP-2025
- Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 9.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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:
In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.