Northern Health
Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team.
The Nurse will provide direct patient care to persons with addictions, psychiatric illness, and/or challenging behaviours. Through comprehensive assessment, intervention planning, monitoring, individual and group therapy, consultation and intervention, provides input into and assists with effective patient flow for assessed and patients, including those awaiting transfer for further assessment and assists with patient admission and transfer to ensure services and bed destination is achieved in a timely manner.
Elevate Your Nursing Career with Northern Health!
What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive Benefit Packages : Including extended health and dental coverage, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have the option to pay for benefits.
Vacation : Enjoy four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service, allowing you to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
Financial Support for Moving Expenses : Available for eligible positions to help ease the transition to your new role and location.
Employee Referral Program : Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team.
Employer-Paid Training and Leadership Development Opportunities : We invest in your professional growth with various training programs and leadership development initiatives.
Spectacular Outdoor Activities : Northern BC offers breathtaking outdoor activities, from hiking and skiing to fishing and kayaking, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
Shortest Commutes in BC : Enjoy less time in traffic and more time doing what you love.
Loan Forgiveness Programs : Offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions, helping you manage and reduce your student loan debt.
Qualifications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
A minimum of one (1) year recent experience in an acute mental health setting or an equivalent of experience in other areas of the mental health field.
Who we are Northern Health serves nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care to a population of 300,000. With more than 7,000 staff, Northern Health offers exceptional health services through dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. We have diverse career opportunities in our hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and specialized service offices
Join us and make a difference in the lives of Northerners! Click here to learn more!
Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team.
The Nurse will provide direct patient care to persons with addictions, psychiatric illness, and/or challenging behaviours. Through comprehensive assessment, intervention planning, monitoring, individual and group therapy, consultation and intervention, provides input into and assists with effective patient flow for assessed and patients, including those awaiting transfer for further assessment and assists with patient admission and transfer to ensure services and bed destination is achieved in a timely manner.
Elevate Your Nursing Career with Northern Health!
What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive Benefit Packages : Including extended health and dental coverage, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have the option to pay for benefits.
Vacation : Enjoy four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service, allowing you to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
Financial Support for Moving Expenses : Available for eligible positions to help ease the transition to your new role and location.
Employee Referral Program : Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team.
Employer-Paid Training and Leadership Development Opportunities : We invest in your professional growth with various training programs and leadership development initiatives.
Spectacular Outdoor Activities : Northern BC offers breathtaking outdoor activities, from hiking and skiing to fishing and kayaking, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
Shortest Commutes in BC : Enjoy less time in traffic and more time doing what you love.
Loan Forgiveness Programs : Offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions, helping you manage and reduce your student loan debt.
Qualifications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
A minimum of one (1) year recent experience in an acute mental health setting or an equivalent of experience in other areas of the mental health field.
Who we are Northern Health serves nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care to a population of 300,000. With more than 7,000 staff, Northern Health offers exceptional health services through dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. We have diverse career opportunities in our hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and specialized service offices
Join us and make a difference in the lives of Northerners! Click here to learn more!
Recovery Alberta
Your Opportunity:
Intensive Outreach and Diversion Services in Medicine Hat is looking for a permanent full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to support the psychiatric care and behavior management of adults living in Riverview, a specialty mental health facility. Operating within a multi-disciplinary team, the RN will be responsible for providing a psychiatric lens to assist sites with monitoring the resident's psychiatric presentation, medications and will be responsible for continuous assessment and follow-up of the resident during their involvement. The RN directly supports the psychiatrist, providing clinical summaries around the resident's presentation. The RN will provide comprehensive mental health and behavioural consultation, assessment, intervention, behavioural strategy application, and staff capacity building through on-site education and coaching. The RN's work will be accomplished through various approaches, including education, skill demonstration, direct client intervention, and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies through observation and feedback from the resident and care staff. The RN will apply assessments, develop & implement concrete and practical mental health and behaviour strategies that can be utilized by all staff members interacting with the resident. Essential to this position's skill set will be understanding how behaviour is manifested due to mental illness, addiction, and other internal or external factors. The RN will work closely and collaboratively with a diverse range of frontline providers, allied health, & psychiatry to disseminate evidence-based knowledge in behavioural mental health. This position will also be used to support any of the programs/services offered within Intensive Outreach and Diversion as needed.
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
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Intensive Outreach and Diversion Services
Primary Location: Regional Resource Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 03-SEP-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 57
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $44.56
Maximum Salary: $60.98
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of recent experience in Behavioral Mental Health working with complex clients. Robust experience in conducting relevant clinical assessments, including but not limited to suicide risk assessments and mental health status exams, and demonstrated intervention skills in mental health, developmental disability with experience in inpatient, community, and supportive living environments. We require at least two years of full-time nursing experience directly supporting individuals with mental health disorders required with advanced knowledge of psychotropic medications. Knowledge and experience in the planning, evaluating, and delivering of education can apply various instructional techniques such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, and group discussions. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent critical thinking skills. Must possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), listening actively and responding appropriately to all participant questions and providing feedback. Have the ability to thoroughly and accurately collect and document information promptly.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the addiction and mental health system and resources in the Medicine Hat and understanding the clinical aspects of addictions and mental illness across all populations in the continuum of care, including the mental health act. Knowledge of and experience with case managing individuals on Community Treatment Orders. Strong computer and technical skills.
Your Opportunity:
Intensive Outreach and Diversion Services in Medicine Hat is looking for a permanent full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to support the psychiatric care and behavior management of adults living in Riverview, a specialty mental health facility. Operating within a multi-disciplinary team, the RN will be responsible for providing a psychiatric lens to assist sites with monitoring the resident's psychiatric presentation, medications and will be responsible for continuous assessment and follow-up of the resident during their involvement. The RN directly supports the psychiatrist, providing clinical summaries around the resident's presentation. The RN will provide comprehensive mental health and behavioural consultation, assessment, intervention, behavioural strategy application, and staff capacity building through on-site education and coaching. The RN's work will be accomplished through various approaches, including education, skill demonstration, direct client intervention, and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies through observation and feedback from the resident and care staff. The RN will apply assessments, develop & implement concrete and practical mental health and behaviour strategies that can be utilized by all staff members interacting with the resident. Essential to this position's skill set will be understanding how behaviour is manifested due to mental illness, addiction, and other internal or external factors. The RN will work closely and collaboratively with a diverse range of frontline providers, allied health, & psychiatry to disseminate evidence-based knowledge in behavioural mental health. This position will also be used to support any of the programs/services offered within Intensive Outreach and Diversion as needed.
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
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Intensive Outreach and Diversion Services
Primary Location: Regional Resource Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 03-SEP-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 57
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $44.56
Maximum Salary: $60.98
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of recent experience in Behavioral Mental Health working with complex clients. Robust experience in conducting relevant clinical assessments, including but not limited to suicide risk assessments and mental health status exams, and demonstrated intervention skills in mental health, developmental disability with experience in inpatient, community, and supportive living environments. We require at least two years of full-time nursing experience directly supporting individuals with mental health disorders required with advanced knowledge of psychotropic medications. Knowledge and experience in the planning, evaluating, and delivering of education can apply various instructional techniques such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, and group discussions. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent critical thinking skills. Must possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), listening actively and responding appropriately to all participant questions and providing feedback. Have the ability to thoroughly and accurately collect and document information promptly.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the addiction and mental health system and resources in the Medicine Hat and understanding the clinical aspects of addictions and mental illness across all populations in the continuum of care, including the mental health act. Knowledge of and experience with case managing individuals on Community Treatment Orders. Strong computer and technical skills.
