Unit 3-1 at Alberta Hospital is a Rehabilitation Forensic unit dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health treatment and rehabilitation 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, but are not limited to 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.
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 3-1
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 09-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 03-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 03-AUG-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- 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
Required Qualifications:
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:
Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) OR College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Recent clinical experience in Acute Adult In-patient Psychiatric Mental Health, Forensic Psychiatry, or Correctional setting. Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and POPA/ATIA. Knowledge of Alberta Review Board Processes. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care. 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 who are skilled in engagement, de-escalation, and maintaining healthy boundaries, while providing excellent care in a collaborative team environment.
