Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Working on a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, the Outreach Registered Psych Nurse is a valued member of the larger Airdrie Addiction and Mental Health team providing services to individuals living with a persistent mental illness. The role is dynamic and varied including group work, consultation, case management and CTO management. Working closely with community stakeholders (e.g. PCN, RCMP, Pharmacies, Urgent Care), team members (Social Work, Therapists, Urgent Care, Psychiatrists), this advanced level position requires staff to draw on a high level of professional maturity. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.

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.

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). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

Knowledge of recovery care principles and approach is required. Knowledge of psychotropic medication and confidence in monitoring medications for efficacy and side effects required.

Two to three years working in a Mental Health setting is preferred with demonstrated knowledge related to mental health and substance use presentations. Demonstrated initiative, effective time management and team engagement skills.