Registered Psychiatric Nurse at Alberta Health Services
Red Deer, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 25

Salary

43.26

Posted On

04 Sep, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Your Opportunity:
As a member of the Psychiatric Crisis Response team, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention utilizing motivational interviewing and solution-focused principles, and conduct risk assessments with children, adolescents and adults at the Emergency room of the Red Deer Regional Hospital, including medical units at RDRH. Your responsibilities will include psychiatric assessments and follow up for individuals of all ages who are experiencing psychiatric/mental health issues, substance use disorders and/or crisis. You will be providing education and will be collaborating with other mental health services, physicians, Emergency Department personnel and community agencies. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
Description:

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.

  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Psychiatric Crisis response team
  • Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
Responsibilities
  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Psychiatric Crisis response team
  • Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only
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