Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Avenue.io Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Hospital Edmonton is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to lead patient care on an 18-bed forensic unit serving youths and young adults in conflict with the law. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with strong de-escalation skills and collaboration within the team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

The role requires expertise in ADHD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, Depression and Anxiety, with excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the CRPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in psychiatric, mental health or forensic nursing settings and knowledge of DSM-V.
• Certification in Suicide Prevention and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention required.

Skills

DSM-V knowledge

Suicide Prevention

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Psychiatric nursing experience

Education

Accredited nursing education program

CRPNA registration eligibility

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Turningpoint Program (Unit 3-6) at Alberta Hospital Edmonton is an 18-bed inpatient forensic unit that supports youths and young adults who are in conflict with the law. The Turningpoint Program provides assessment, stabilization, short- and long-term treatment to youth with legal standing under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Stabilization is also provided to youths experiencing an acute psychiatric disturbance. The Turningpoint Program is a very dynamic and unique program, and the successful candidate will be skilled with engagement, de-escalation skills and healthy boundaries, while providing excellent care in a collaborative team environment. The Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with clinical policies and nursing care standards. The ideal candidate will have strong, appropriate clinical boundaries with an ability to effectively manage and treat an adolescent population. The position requires an excellent understanding of common diagnoses, such as Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression and Anxiety. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills; a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team; accurate and efficient documentation and charting skills; and a proven competency to deliver a high-quality standard of care. Candidates must have a demonstrated proficiency in successfully managing and de-escalating complex, challenging, and volatile behaviors.

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 3-6, Turningpoint Program, Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.88
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 16-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 22
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, 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:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in psychiatric, mental health or forensic nursing settings and a working knowledge of the DSMV is required. Certification in Suicide Prevention and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience providing nursing care to an adolescent population.