Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

We are looking to add a Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN/RN) to our experienced team on Unit 34/36 Adult Inpatient Psychiatry at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting adults experiencing acute and complex mental health concerns through assessment, stabilization, treatment and recovery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate, patient- and family-centred care. As an RPN/RN, you will be responsible for assessing and supporting patients throughout their inpatient admission, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering and monitoring medications and treatments, providing therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with Psychiatry, Nursing, Allied Health, patients, families and community partners to support continuity of care and discharge planning. As an RPN/RN, you will provide mentorship and leadership within the team environment based on your scope of practice, experience and skill set. The ability to establish strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families is critical to this position. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong mental health assessment skills, critical thinking, sound clinical judgement, crisis intervention skills, flexibility and the ability to effectively manage changing priorities within a fast-paced acute inpatient psychiatric environment. Open to RPN/RN candidates seeking employment.

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:
Unit 34/36 Adult Inpatient Mental Health and Addictions
• Primary Location:
Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
At (UNA only)
• FTE:
0.53
• Posting End Date:
05-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
15-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
4
• Shifts per cycle:
10
• Shift Pattern:
Nights, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$44.56
• Maximum Salary:
$60.98
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

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).

Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA). Strong mental health assessment, care planning, crisis intervention, de-escalation and risk assessment skills required. Knowledge of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and substance use is essential. Must demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, therapeutic relationships, prioritization, adaptability and ability to work in a high-acuity environment.

Minimum 2 years acute mental health nursing experience preferred; adult inpatient psychiatry experience an asset.