Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. Recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Join a dynamic and purpose driven team on our 34 bed inpatient psychiatric unit at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital. As an RN/RPN on our unit, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that supports patients through some of their most vulnerable moments with dignity, compassion, and skill. In this role, you’ll engage in comprehensive nursing assessments, implement evidence informed interventions, administer medications, and contribute to individualized care planning. You’ll work closely with patients and families to support recovery, provide education, and coordinate safe and thoughtful discharge planning. You may also have opportunities to step into charge nurse responsibilities, allowing you to grow your leadership skills and broaden your professional scope. If you’re looking for a fast paced, team-oriented environment where your voice is valued and your contributions truly matter, this is an exceptional place to build your career. Join us in delivering high quality mental health care grounded in the Mission, Vision, and Values of Covenant Health.

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN/RPN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN/RPN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN/RPN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of a RN or RPN program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the CRPNA and/or CRNA required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a RN/RPN within the last 5 years, completion of the following free courses are also required: 1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification -

Additional Required Qualifications

Experience in mental health or related settings required. Ability to work effectively both as a collaborative team member and independently. Ability to perform confidently in a fast-paced, highly acute clinical environment. Strong assessment skills with the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient status. Excellent communication skills with the capacity to adapt communication style to meet diverse needs. Excellent time management, organizational and conflict resolution abilities required. Demonstrated reliability and dependability in all aspects of practice. Ability to remain objective and grounded when making clinical decisions. Proactive approach to identifying learning needs and maintaining current competencies required.

Preferred Qualifications

Charge nurse on a mental health unit experience preferred. Working knowledge of community mental health and addictions resources and programs preferred. Excellent attendance record and personal suitability demonstrated through employment record and references preferred.