Central Zone RA, Ponoka, Centennial Ctr MH & Brain Inj

NEW

Nursing - Nurse/Psych Nurse 

REC00003033

6 hours ago

- Your Opportunity:

- 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 Recovery Alberta.

- Classification :Registered Psychiatric Nurse

- Union :United Nurses of Alberta

- Unit and Program :Virtual Addiction Medicine Services

- Primary Location :Centennial Ctr MH & Brain Inj

- Location Details :Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

- Multi-Site :At (UNA only)

- FTE :1.00

- Posting End Date :08-JUN-2026

- Employee Class :Regular Full Time

- Date Available :29-JUN-2026

- Hours per Shift :7.75

- Length of Shift in weeks :4

- Shifts per cycle :19

- Shift Pattern :Days

- Days Off :Saturday/Sunday

- Minimum Salary :$44.56

- Maximum Salary :$60.98

- Vehicle Requirement :Not Applicable

Required Qualifications :

- 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).





Additional Required Qualifications :

- Direct experience in case management, group and individual counselling, knowledge of the process of addictions and mental Health and various theoretical models that guide intervention. Working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care DBT and Suicide Risk Assessment. Knowledge of Opioid Treatment and Substance Use Disorder Medications and the pharmacological interventions utilized for treating psychiatric disorders. Working knowledge of DBT. 4 years of recent experience working with individuals seeking treatment of Concurrent Disorders. Accurate keyboarding skills of minimum 60 wpm and proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel), Zoom, Genesis etc. Minimum of 4 years of relevant mental health experience. Solid working knowledge of the addiction and mental health system across the province and the ability to locate resources that may be useful for callers based on clinical judgement. Advanced skills in assessment and intervention for individuals of all ages with addiction and mental health concerns, including crisis intervention skills. Advanced knowledge in suicide prevention and risk management; validated screening instruments, trauma-focused practice and frameworks guiding comprehensive assessment and treatment planning; and the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria; Strong knowledge of mental health and substance use concerns.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Excellent keyboarding skills of minimum 60 wpm and proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel), Zoom, Genesis etc. Experience working with CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing and psychotherapy.

📌 Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Ponoka)
🏢 Recovery Alberta
📍 Ponoka