Support youth and young adults at Alberta Hospital Edmonton through psychiatric assessment, de-escalation, and high-quality inpatient nursing care.
As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, you will serve Unit 3-6's Turningpoint Program, an 18-bed forensic unit. Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Support stabilization, treatment, safety, and well-being for adolescents with legal standing or acute psychiatric disturbances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
- Provide stabilization and treatment within the forensic unit
- Teach, counsel, and advocate for patients
- Manage and de-escalate complex, volatile behaviours
- Document and chart patient care accurately
Requirements:
- Accredited psychiatric nursing education program completion
- Active or eligible CRPNA registration and practice permit
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- Two years' psychiatric, mental health, or forensic nursing experience
- Suicide Prevention and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification
Apply psychiatric nursing, clinical boundaries, and de-escalation skills within Alberta Hospital Edmonton's collaborative Turningpoint Program.
Forensic Psychiatric Nurse Edmonton employer: Recovery Alberta
Alberta Hospital is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its administrative staff, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Located in Edmonton, employees benefit from a collaborative environment where their skills in scheduling, recruitment, and project management are not only recognized but also enhanced through ongoing training opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling career with a focus on workplace safety and community engagement.
