Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Your Opportunity: Crisis Stabilization Unit focus on stabilizing acute addiction and mental health crisis, patient education, instilling hope in the patient’s recovery, and connecting individuals to community-based resources within a 24-hour period. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN)

• Crisis Stabilization works to full scope as a member of the health care team. Using your understanding of the DSM-V, Alberta Mental Health Act, and other governing standards/legislation for practice, you will competently perform required physical and mental health assessments, intervene with patients in health teaching/ health promotion, de-escalation, one-to-one/ group psychosocial interventions, and group facilitation while maintaining a strong patient - family centred care focus. In addition, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Crisis Stabilization will demonstrate ongoing professional development and participate in learning opportunities and quality improvement initiatives, as well as maintain up to date on evidence-based best practice changes within and outside of Alberta Health Services. You will be required to deal with patients who, at times, can become aggressive, unpredictable and high-risk and must be able to de-escalate patients and respond appropriately. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate decision-making, critical thinking, organization and conflict resolution skills; interpersonal and communication skills; build and maintain relationships; patient teaching, advocacy, and patient and family-centered care; show initiative and independence; be adaptable and flexible; and foster positive relationships in a team environment. Description: 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: Crisis Stabilization Unit Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.68 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 17-NOV-2027 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 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). Additional Required Qualifications: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting within the last 3 years. Consideration could be given to students who have completed a final focus in adult acute inpatient mental health. Knowledge of mental health diagnosis (DSM V), symptomatology and related treatment modalities/interventions. Crisis management skills include Suicide Risk assessments, intervention and treatment and de-escalation skills. Computer proficiency
• Microsoft Word, Outlook. Training and experience in therapeutic modalities such as Trauma Informed Care, CBT, DBT and/or other evidence-based modalities.

Preferred Qualifications

Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years proven skills and experience in psychiatric assessment, medical assessment and crisis intervention. Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) preferred. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.