Registered Psychiatric 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. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in accordance with clinical policies and professional standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, proficient documentation practices, and sound clinical judgment grounded in critical thinking. A commitment to trauma‑informed, evidence‑informed, and patient‑centered care, while maintaining professional boundaries is essential. We are seeking a nurse with strong clinical reasoning, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively within a medium‑secure forensic psychiatric environment. The ideal candidate brings compassion, adaptability, reliability, and a consistent record of excellent attendance, contributing positively to an interdisciplinary team dedicated to safe, person‑centered, recovery‑oriented care. If you are motivated by the values of hope, healing, dignity, and collaborative partnership, this role offers meaningful and rewarding professional work. Applicants must submit a current résumé and a cover letter outlining how their experience and qualifications align with this position.
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
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 02-MAR-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 12-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 25
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- 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: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. 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 Psychiatric ICU, Forensic or Correctional experience is preferred. Sound knowledge of the Alberta Review Board Processes is a great addition. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification preferred. Critical Thinking Abilities and the ability to Lead. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated skill in engagement, de-escalation, and maintaining healthy boundaries, while providing excellent care in a collaborative team environment.
