Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Assertive OutreachReporting to the Manager, or designate, the Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Assertive Outreach Nurse provides interventions in a variety of community settings. This position is responsible for providing assessments, direct interventions, and treatment processes aimed at improving client functioning. Risk assessment and crisis intervention are direct responsibilities on a daily basis. Such processes are designed for the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or concurrent disorders who require long- term case management aimed at community-based stabilization. Working with clients who have a Community Treatment Order and aligning the treatment plan to meet that population's legislated needs.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 Psych Nurse 2022.75Union: United Nurses of AlbertaUnit and Program: Assertive OutreachPrimary Location: Ponoka Provincial BuildingMulti-Site: At (UNA only)FTE: 0.50Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part TimeDate Available: 07-NOV-2026Temporary End Date: 18-APR-2027Length of Shift in weeks: 2Shifts per cycle: 5Shift Pattern:



DaysDays Off: Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary: $44.56Maximum Salary: $60.98Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle RequiredClassification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75Union: United Nurses of AlbertaUnit and Program: Assertive OutreachPrimary Location: Ponoka Provincial BuildingLocation Details: As Per LocationMulti-Site: At (UNA only)FTE: 0.50Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part TimeDate Available: 07-NOV-2026Temporary End Date: 18-APR-2027Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: 2Shifts per cycle: 5Shift Pattern: DaysDays Off: Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary: $44.56Maximum Salary: $60.98Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle RequiredRequired 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:Basic Life Saving Level C. Training in Suicide and Crisis Intervention; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills; Training (ASIST) Certificate or equivalent.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing, Master of Nursing. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Mental Health. Minimum of 2 years of Community Mental Health experience. A working knowledge of psychiatric pharmacology. Robust interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Developed and proven skills. Working knowledge of Mental Health Resources.Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.

📌 Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Assertive Outreach (Alberta)
🏢 Recovery Alberta
📍 Alberta