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. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living.

This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care - supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. If you’re looking for rewarding opportunities to support those with complex needs, you will find purpose here. Our team provides comprehensive interdisciplinary assessments, individualized care and treatment to support each patient’s journey with mental health and overall quality of life.

We are looking for people who can work well in team settings, adapt communication styles to meet changing needs and adopt a patient-centered approach. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic patient care, helping others reclaim a sense of self and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care?

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Description:

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.
Classification:  Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Union:  COV UNA
Unit and Program:  Perinatal Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Primary

Location:

Misericordia Community Hosp
Multi-Site:  Multi Site - At (UNA only)
FTE:  0.70
Posting End Date:  01-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class:  Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

12-OCT-2026
Temporary End Date:  04-OCT-2027
Length of Shift in weeks:  12
Shifts per cycle:  40
Shift Pattern:  Days
Days Off:  As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary:  $44.56
Maximum Salary:  $60.98
Vehicle Requirement:  Not Applicable
Classification:  Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Union:  COV UNA
Unit and Program:  Perinatal Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Primary

Location:

Misericordia Community Hosp
Location Details:  As Per Location
Multi-Site:  Multi Site - At (UNA only)
FTE:  0.70
Posting End Date:  01-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class:  Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

12-OCT-2026
Hours per

Shift:  7.75
Length of Shift in weeks:  12
Shifts per cycle:  40
Shift Pattern:  Days
Days Off:  As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary:  $44.56
Maximum Salary:  $60.98
Vehicle Requirement:  Not Applicable

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…