Do you want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth requiring comprehensive mental health and substance use assessment and a safe place to focus on their recovery? The Protection of Children Abusing Drugs (PChAD) program in Edmonton is looking for a skilled, empathic, and energetic Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join our multidisciplinary team. The RN/RPN provides a range of client care services specific to the secure involuntary environment of the PChAD Program. This position requires an individual comfortable working autonomously in a nursing role within the greater collaborative multidisciplinary team. The nursing role engages in health care related activities from client intake to transition into the community. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, interpreting medical information, planning for and leading health-related interventions, medication management, coordinating and co-facilitating physician clinics, facilitating client groups, team collaboration and mentorship, client advocacy, and coordinating client care with guardians and community providers. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the RN/RPN plays a key role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to clients’ health care, health promotion, and health maintenance, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of practice. The RPN also participates in discharge planning to ensure clients receive continued health care upon transitioning to the community. Excellent decision-making, flexibility, and engagement and rapport building skills are essential to success in this role. The RN/RPN will also provide consultative services, as needed, to the 4 bed, voluntary Youth Detoxification and Stabilization Treatment Program and the 8 bed, voluntary Recovery Treatment Program. Includes evening and weekend work as per the rotation.
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 2022.75
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Edmonton PChAD Program
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.58
- Posting End Date: 17-JUL-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 27-JUL-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 29
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BCLS-HCP) and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention are required. A working knowledge of the DSM-5, Protection of Children Abusing Drugs (PChAD) Act, mental health assessment, and psychotropic medications are required. A comprehensive understanding of adolescent development is essential to success.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with psychiatric nursing experience. Experience working with high-risk youth is an asset.
