Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- 📁
- Nursing
- 📅
- COV00057827 Requisition #
- 📅
- 4 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. Recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Join a dynamic and purpose driven team on our 34 bed inpatient psychiatric unit at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital. As an RN/RPN on our unit, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that supports patients through some of their most vulnerable moments with dignity, compassion, and skill. In this role, you’ll engage in comprehensive nursing assessments, implement evidence informed interventions, administer medications, and contribute to individualized care planning. You’ll work closely with patients and families to support recovery, provide education, and coordinate safe and thoughtful discharge planning. You may also have opportunities to step into charge nurse responsibilities, allowing you to grow your leadership skills and broaden your professional scope. If you’re looking for a fast paced, team-oriented environment where your voice is valued and your contributions truly matter, this is an exceptional place to build your career. Join us in delivering high quality mental health care grounded in the Mission, Vision, and Values of Covenant Health.
Description:
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
- Union: COV UNA
- Unit and Program: Unit 93, Psychiatry
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.68
- Posting End Date: 06-JUL-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 17-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 39
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- 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:At least one year of acute mental health experience. Ability to perform daily MSE and risk assessments. Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its application to the mental health setting.
Preferred Qualifications:3-5 years of acute mental health and addictions experience. Current NVCI certification. Excellent de-escalation skills. Familiarity with DASA, care planning, mental health diagnoses and addictions. Knowledge of appropriate nursing interventions for patients experiencing mental health crises. Familiarity with Ketamine and ECT treatments.
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.