Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Unit 3-5 at Alberta Hospital is a 19 bed Assessment and Treatment Forensic Adult unit that provides mental health assessment, treatment and support to vulnerable individuals with significant mental health and addiction issues, who have a legal disposition. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse in this program is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with clinical policies and nursing care standards. If you are a dedicated nurse who is passionate about excellent care delivery, positive change and like to work in an ever-changing challenging environment, then this may be the right opportunity for you.
Description:
As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will provide leadership through a wide variety of nursing services to patients (clients, residents) for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, mental health and preventing mental illness, injury and disability. You will teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and take necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care, while reflecting the shared vision and values of Recovery Alberta.
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 3-5; Forensic Program; AHE
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.79
- Posting End Date: 24-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 04-MAY-2026
- Temporary End Date: 15-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 19
- 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 Psychiatric nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of an accredited Psychiatric nursing education program or Registered Nursing education program. Active registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) or College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in Acute Adult Psychiatric Mental Health, Forensic Nursing or Correctional setting Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and the Health Information Act. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care. Working knowledge of the DSMV 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:Minimum 2 years of continuous Forensic or Correctional experience is preferred Sound knowledge of the Alberta Review Board Processes is a great addition. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who are skilled in engagement, de-escalation, and maintaining healthy boundaries, while providing excellent care in a collaborative team environment.
