Registered Nurse
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Southern AB Forensic Psychiatry Centre - NCR Treatment Unit
- Primary Location: SA Forensic Psychiatry Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.48
- Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 03-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 19
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
- 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).
Additional Required Qualifications:Active or Eligible Registration with CRNA or with CRPNA. Minimum of two years of recent experience, with an FTE, in a general mental health setting, inpatient experience necessary. Solid interpersonal communication skills, organization skills and critical thinking skills. Understanding of secure recovery focused practice. Demonstrated knowledge of mental health diagnoses, treatment, and decompensation. Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications and their side effects. Nursing practicum in forensics will be considered in the absence of 1 year experience.
Preferred Qualifications:Within previous 5 years, 1-3 years' experience in psychiatric assessment, medical assessment and crisis intervention. Familiarity with medical capabilities, assess and respond to medical emergencies. Forensic mental health experience preferred. Knowledge of the Not Criminally Responsible due to Mental Disorder (NCR-MD) legislation and the Criminal Code Review Board. Current nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI), Connect Care training.
