Posted 29 days ago
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
@ Recovery Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Recovery Alberta is hiring a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for Unit 3-4 Forensic at Alberta Hospital Edmonton, a full-time temporary position running to October 31, 2027. The work covers rotating days, evenings, nights and weekends in 7.75-hour shifts, with the salary range of $44.56 to $60.98 per hour. The posting requires CRPNA registration, BCLS-HCP certification and at least two years of recent forensic, acute psychiatric or correctional experience, including charge nurse experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide psychiatric nursing care on a forensic unit
- Conduct violence risk assessments and crisis management
- Establish therapeutic relationships within professional boundaries
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and document care
Requirements summary:
- Accredited psychiatric nursing education and CRPNA registration
- Current BCLS-HCP certification
- Minimum 2 years recent forensic, acute psychiatric or correctional experience
- Charge nurse experience required
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification or within 3 months of hire
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-18
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CRPNA registration, BCLS-HCP, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Psychiatric nursing |
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Recovery Alberta
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Recovery Alberta provides mental health & addiction and correctional health services for all Albertans.
Full company description
Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.
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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mental Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 418 |
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- Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 3-4 Forensic
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 25
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Minimum 2 years of recent and continuous clinical experience in Acute Adult Psychiatric Mental Health, Metal Health ICU, Forensic Nursing or Correctional setting Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and the Health Information Act. Charge Nurse Skill/Experience in Acute Mental Health, Or Psychiatric ICU, OR Forensics OR Corrections Required. Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology. Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care. Ability to establish therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. Skilled in violence risk assessment, de-escalation strategies, and crisis management. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and documentation skills. Working knowledge of the DSMV. 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. This position requires a demonstrated history of strong attendance record and employee reliability.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 2 years of continuous Forensic, Correctional, Psych ICU, or Acute Adult Mental Health experience is preferred. Charge Nurse Skill/Experience is Required. Sound knowledge of the Alberta Review Board Processes. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification preferred. Demonstrated excellence in engagement, de-escalation skills. Ability to maintain healthy boundaries, while providing excellent care in a collaborative team environment. Excellent communication and documentation skills.
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