Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Are you passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients during critical moments in their lives? The Concurrent Disorder Unit (CDU), opening at Alberta Hospital Edmonton on unit 10-1A, is seeking experienced RNs and RPNs to join our multidisciplinary team. The CDU is an inpatient unit intended to support patients with concurrent mental health and substance use disorders. The team will provide evidence-based stabilization and recovery-oriented care for adults requiring medical withdrawal management and acute psychiatric stabilization. This will include both voluntary and involuntary patients. As an RN/RPN, you will deliver safe, trauma-informed nursing care to patients through withdrawal management, recovery-oriented care, and discharge/transition planning. You will monitor physical and mental health, administer medications, and support recovery goals. Working to your full scope of practice you will also coordinate care and collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other professionals on the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. This will include screening and assessment, group programming delivery, and individual goal setting and care planning. The RN/RPN will also provide a leadership role within the team to mentor and supervise unregulated health care workers. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, self-motivation, and self-care, and the ability to remain adaptable and flexible in a high-acuity environment. Strong ethical conduct and professionalism are essential, along with effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Cultural competence is critical to providing safe and inclusive care, and creativity and innovation are valued for problem-solving and improving care delivery.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Recovery Alberta. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 - $55.79 per hour. Upon being entered into the register as a Registered Nurse, the rate of pay will be adjusted in accordance with the UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.

• Classification:
Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union:
United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program:
Unit 10-1A Concurrent Disorders Unit
• Primary Location:
Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
At (UNA only)
• FTE:
0.46
• Posting End Date:
16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available:
26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date:
12-SEP-2027
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
10
• Shifts per cycle:
23
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$44.56
• Maximum Salary:
$60.98
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Minimum 2 years of experience working with at risk populations in an addiction and mental health capacity. Skilled in de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and Motivational Interviewing. Understanding of cultural safety and indigenous health perspectives. Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and the Health Information Act. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Experience working with the CoACT model of care is required. Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care.

Knowledge of addiction and recovery principles, harm reduction and trauma informed care. Experience in delivering groups and providing individual goal setting and care planning. Skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Experience working in acute psychiatric inpatient settings, emergency department and/or medically supported detoxification units. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience to assess and manage signs of withdrawal from multiple substances.