Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Unit 3-4 at Alberta Hospital is a 19-bed Subacute Adult Forensic unit dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health treatment and support to individuals with complex mental health and addiction challenges who are under legal disposition. 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 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, and embraces positive change, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. If this is the right fit for you, to ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Please Note: This position is currently straight Nights and requires ability to work independently.
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 Psych 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: 19-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 25
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, 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:Minimum 2 years of recent and continuous clinical experience in Acute Adult Psychiatric Mental Health, Metal Health ICU, Forensic Nursing or Correctional setting Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and the Health Information Act. Charge Nurse Skill/Experience in Acute Mental Health, Or Psychiatric ICU, OR Forensics OR Corrections Required. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care. Ability to establish therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. Skilled in violence risk assessment, de-escalation strategies, and crisis management. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and documentation skills. Working knowledge of the DSMV. 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. This position requires a demonstrated history of strong attendance record and employee reliability.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 2 years of continuous Forensic, Correctional, Psych ICU, or Acute Adult Mental Health experience is preferred. Charge Nurse Skill/Experience is Required. Sound knowledge of the Alberta Review Board Processes. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification preferred. Demonstrated excellence in engagement, de-escalation skills. Ability to maintain healthy boundaries, while providing excellent care in a collaborative team environment. Excellent communication and documentation skills.
