Psychiatric Nurse Leader

Park Place Seniors Living; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place Seniors Living invites a Psychiatric Nurse Leader to join Villa Marguerite Seniors Community in Edmonton, AB. You will provide clinical leadership for a specialized neighborhood, delivering safe, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

Lead evidence-based practice, support complex resident assessments and care planning, mentor nursing staff, and participate in recruitment and performance development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in nursing with psychiatric specialization.
• Active registration or eligibility with Alberta nursing regulatory body.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Experience with complex mental health and behavioral needs in care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for the specialized neighbourhood.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care.
• Support complex resident assessments, care planning, and behavioral support strategies.
• Promote evidence-informed practice and positive resident outcomes.
• Coach, mentor, and support nursing and care staff.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, performance development, and succession planning.
• Foster collaboration with Recovery Alberta clinicians and leadership.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and program development.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Relationship-building

Emotional intelligence

Continuous learning

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Alberta regulatory license

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Leader

Villa Marguerite Seniors Community | Edmonton, Alberta

Lead Something New. Make a Lasting Difference.

At Park Place Seniors Living, we believe every individual deserves to live with dignity, purpose, connection, and exceptional care. We are people serving people, and our culture is built on compassion, relationships, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning. These values guide everything we do for our Residents, families, and one another.

Why Join Park Place?

Meaningful Work That Matters

Every day, you will have the opportunity to improve the lives of Residents, support families, and empower team members to deliver their best care.

Be Part of Innovation

Help lead a unique partnership with Recovery Alberta that is designed to create new possibilities for seniors living with complex mental health and behavioral challenges.

Supportive Leadership Culture

We believe leadership is about coaching, developing people, building trust, and creating environments where everyone can succeed.

Growth and Development

Park Place is committed to investing in leadership development, continuous learning, and professional growth opportunities.

Collaborative Team Environment

Work alongside physicians, mental health professionals, allied health practitioners, and continuing care leaders who are committed to excellence and innovation.

What You'll Do

Lead Clinical Excellence

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for the specialized neighborhood.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care.
• Support complex resident assessments, care planning, and behavioral support strategies.
• Promote evidence-informed practice and positive resident outcomes.

Inspire and Develop Teams

• Coach, mentor, and support nursing and care staff.
• Build a high-performing and engaged team culture.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, performance development, and succession planning.
• Foster a workplace built on respect, accountability, inclusion, and collaboration.

Build Strong Partnerships

• Collaborate closely with Recovery Alberta clinicians and leadership.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and case reviews.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Villa Marguerite and Recovery Alberta.

Drive Quality and Innovation

• Lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Support program development and evaluation.
• Advance mental health, dementia care, behavioral supports, and trauma-informed practice within the community.

What We're Looking For

You are a leader who combines clinical expertise with compassion, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to helping others succeed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Nursing or Nursing program.
• Active registration, or eligibility for registration, with the applicable Alberta nursing regulatory body.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs.
• Minimum two years of progressive leadership, supervisory, or management experience in healthcare.
• Experience in long-term care, supportive living, continuing care, mental health, or behavioral health environments preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for seniors care and mental health.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to navigate complex situations with confidence and professionalism.
• Commitment to creating psychologically safe and inclusive workplaces.
• Dedication to continuous learning and improvement.

Together, we enrich the lives of seniors and create communities where residents, families, and team members thrive.