Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Drumheller

Central Zone RA, Drumheller, Drumheller Health Centre NEW Nursing - Nurse/Psych Nurse  REC00001615 6 hours ago Your Opportunity: As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, reporting to the Manager, Drumheller Community Addiction and Mental Health, Central Zone -you will provide emergent intervention, screening, risk and mental health assessment, provisional diagnostic and treatment planning services to adults with acute, and chronic psychiatric disorders. Service is primarily provided to adult clients, but you may on occasion respond to clients’ needs of all age group with addiction and psychiatric disorders, i.e., children, adolescents, adults. This position is responsible for assessment/intervention, direct assistance in problem solving and short- and long-term case management, focusing on functional living skills, and community stabilization, for those with short-term and chronic mental health issues in a variety of community settings. Direct client care includes responding, screening, and prioritizing service, conducting necessary assessment and providing treatment to clients including mental status, risk assessments and therapy. This position also works with inpatient psychiatric units across the Province to facilitate transitions back to this home community. Familiarity with mental health legislation is essential to provide both education; clinical care and collaborative working relationships with other health professionals. Suicide and Homicidal Risk Assessment is essential in this role. Utilizing a brief therapy model you will provide consultation to community agencies, physicians, and other key stakeholders in the care continuum of addiction and mental health. As an active and supportive treatment member, you have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. You are a self-directed, highly motivated individual with exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem solving that is able to manage change and deal with a fast paced. 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 2022.75 - **Union:** United Nurses of Alberta - **Unit and Program:** Mental Health Community - **Primary Location:** Drumheller Health Centre - **Location Details:** As Per Location - **Multi-Site:** At (UNA only) - **FTE:** 1.00 - **Posting End Date:** 26-MAR-2026 - **Employee Class:** Regular Full Time - **Date Available:** 13-APR-2026 - **Hours per Shift:** 7.75 - **Length of Shift in weeks:** 2 - **Shifts per cycle:** 10 - **Shift Pattern:** Days - **Days Off:** Saturday/Sunday - **Minimum Salary:** $43.26 - **Maximum Salary:** $59.21 - **Vehicle Requirement:** Driver's License, Vehicle Required **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:** As Required. **Preferred Qualifications:** Connect Care Training Community Experience Crisis Management