Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Unit 3-4 at Alberta Hospital Edmonton is a 19-bed Subacute Adult Forensic unit that provides comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment to individuals under legal disposition. The unit delivers specialized, recovery-focused care to patients with complex needs. We are seeking a nurse who demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and sound professional judgment within a medium secure forensic psychiatric setting. The successful candidate will embody compassion, uphold trauma-informed and evidence-informed practices, and contribute meaningfully to an interdisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, recovery-oriented, person-centered care. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) plays a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in alignment with clinical policies and nursing standards. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a multidisciplinary team, efficient documentation and charting skills, proven ability to make clinical decisions using critical thinking skills, and ability to advocate for excellent, trauma-informed patient care, while maintaining professional boundaries. If you are a committed, goal-oriented nursing professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, values excellence in care, collaborative partnership, and embraces positive change, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. If this is the right fit for you, you MUST upload a copy of your recently updated resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your experience and qualifications align with this role.
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 (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 3-4 Forensic
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 11-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 21-JUN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 01-JUN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.78
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 25
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Recent clinical experience in Acute Adult In-patient Psychiatric Mental Health, or Forensic Psychiatry, or Correctional setting. Consideration will be taken for individuals who have completed a preceptorship program through an accredited nursing program on a Forensic Unit/Correctional setting. Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and POPA/ATIA. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care. Knowledge of the CCRB framework. Working knowledge of the DSM-V. Working knowledge of non-violent crisis de-escalation strategies/techniques to assist with complex behavioral needs. Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or ability to obtain same within 3 months of hire is required. Working knowledge of the CoAct model of care.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent or continuous Acute Mental Health, Psychiatric ICU, Forensic or Correctional experience is preferred. Sound knowledge of the Alberta Review Board Processes is a great addition. Critical Thinking Abilities and the ability to Lead. Applicants with experiences from diverse settings will be preferred. Critical Thinking Abilities and the ability to Lead.
