Registered Psychiatric Nurse / Registered Nurse at Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 25

Salary

43.26

Posted On

31 Aug, 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:
Addictions and Mental Health Access 24/7 with Recovery Alberta offers a centralized and integrated intake using a “front door” location at the Edmonton Community Health Hub North. Reporting to the Care Manager, the RN/RPN functions in the context of a multi-disciplinary team that provides quality, client focused, recovery based, concurrent capable, culturally appropriate care to those seeking supports/services within Addictions and Mental Health. About Access 24/7: Access 24/7 is a single point of contact for Recovery Alberta and Covenant addiction and mental health community services. The range of services include: assessment, crisis intervention, system navigation, and stabilization services to the residents of the City of Edmonton and suburban areas. Access will conduct triage, screening and assessment in order to best match an individuals’ need(s) to services and programs. Access 24/7 offers a wide range of services, as indicated, which offer the least intrusive and most appropriate services to clients and their families whether that be within clinic, community or client’s home, which are based on the needs identified. As the RN/RPN, you will be required to provide intervention utilizing a variety of treatment modalities to persons experiencing significant mental health difficulties. Working both independently and as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence informed and best practices in crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, medication administration, case management and treatment. 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: Access 24/7
  • Primary Location: Edmonton Comm Health Hub North
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
Responsibilities
  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Access 24/7
  • Primary Location: Edmonton Comm Health Hub North
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only
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