Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Your Opportunity:

The Rural 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 Registered Psychiatric Nurse and an RCMP member will support clients in Hinton and surrounding communities involving individuals experiencing a psychiatric mental health, addictions, or psycho-social crisis when there is a danger to themselves and / or public. Required services may be provided in a variety of community settings. 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 who are 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 may be housed out of the Hinton RCMP Detachment or the local Mental Health clinic. 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.

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 & Addictions
• Primary Location: Hinton Comm Hlth Ser/Mntl Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-SEP-2025
• Temporary End Date: 27-FEB-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• 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:

• Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Must be eligible for professional registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Nursing, Bachelor’s Degree.

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.