Registered Psychiatric Nurse
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- Nursing
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- COV00051437 Requisition #
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- Jul 09, 2025 Post Date
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Union: COV UNA
- Unit and Program: 2 West Neuromodulation Unit
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 18-JUL-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 28-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 22-FEB-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 27
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Minimum 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, ideally in: Psychiatric/mental health nursing. 1-2 years experience with ECT and IV Ketamine treatments. Experience with IV insertion, monitoring, and medication administration. Competence in: Patient monitoring during procedures (vital signs, consciousness level, etc.), knowledge of airway maintenance, recovery care after sedation or anesthesia.
Preferred Qualifications:Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills (working with psychiatrists, anesthesiologists, and therapists). Clear, compassionate patient communication and education. Ability to remain calm and professional in high-acuity or emotionally intense situations. Connect care experience preferred.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.