Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join their team in Edmonton. The role includes delivering high-quality mental health care, assessment, and patient support in a dynamic environment. Candidates must have completed an accredited education program and hold a certification with CRPNA. The position offers a competitive salary range of $43.26 to $59.21 per hour, with opportunities for professional development and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited psychiatric nursing education program.
• Active registration with CRPNA or CRNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in nursing services for patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Teach and advocate for patient safety and well-being.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Trauma-informed care practices

Crisis de-escalation techniques

Education

Completion of an accredited psychiatric nursing education program

BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

Knowledge of DSM-V

Job description

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 and charting 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, you must upload a copy of your recently updated resume and a cover letter clearly outlining how your experience and qualifications align with this role. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

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 shared vision and values. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Psychiatric Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

• Transition Company: 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: 15-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 28-DEC-2025
• 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

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) certification.

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, 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 who are skilled in engagement, de-escalation, and maintaining healthy boundaries, while providing excellent care in a collaborative team environment.