Mental Health Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

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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 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. 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 the shared vision and values of AHS.

Acute Care Alberta: N

Primary Care Alberta: N

Recovery Alberta: Y

Classification: Registered Psych Nurse 2022.75

Union: United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program: Unit 3-6, Turningpoint Program

Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

FTE: 0.60

Posting End Date: 09-JUN-2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 19-JUN-2025

Temporary End Date: 26-FEB-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 5

Shifts per cycle: 15

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). Additional Required Qualifications: 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.