Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization in Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to support patient care within correctional healthcare settings. Responsibilities include providing leadership, advocacy, and patient-centered nursing care. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited nursing program and hold relevant certifications. Salary range is $39.58 - $54.16 per hour for provisional permit holders, with competitive rates upon full licensure.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership through various nursing services.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients.
• Ensure patient safety and well-being.

Skills

Experience in corrections or addictions

Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification

Education

Accredited psychiatric nursing education program

Job description

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Healthcare Manager, this position requires demonstrated competencies in community addiction resources, Opioid Agonist treatment and concurrent disorders, as it relates to transitioning from a Correctional Facility back into the community. It requires collaboration with a multi‑disciplinary team, client advocacy and a thorough knowledge of corrections healthcare including effective in‑facility screening, comprehensive assessment and case management. Treatment priorities include education regarding in‑center OAT and community linkage. 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.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Correctional Health Services
• Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Correc Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 14‑NOV‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary End Date: 04‑DEC‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days
• 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

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in corrections or addictions is preferred.