The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN/RPN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN/RPN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity.

The RN/RPN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.

- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Union: COV UNA
- Unit and Program: Perinatal Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multi Site - At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Perks
- Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
- Temporary End Date: 04-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 40
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation




- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: Graduate of a RN or RPN program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the CRPNA and/or CRNA required.

Basic Life Support Healthcare

Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a RN/RPN within the last 5 years, completion of the following free courses are also required: 1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0

Additional Required Qualifications:

At least 2 years of experience within Addictions and Mental Health settings (including community experience), or equivalent. 2 years experience in psychoeducational group modalities, including CBT and DBT. Proficiency with intake assessments, risk assessments and treatment planning in collaboration with clients. Excellent clinical and collaboration skills and competency in trauma informed care required. Connect Care Trained in Ambulatory Therapist role.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year experience as lead facilitator in psychoeducational groups.

📌 Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Edmonton)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Edmonton