Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Make a difference in the lives of Albertans by joining the team at Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatric Centre (SAFPC) as a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Reporting to the Treatment Unit Care Manager of the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Center, the Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse will also carry out professional duties with the sites Not Criminally Responsible Due to Mental Disorder (NCR-MD) program and the interdisciplinary team. Will provide inpatient forensic mental health services to the NCR-MD patient population according to the professional standards of practice and the codes of conduct of Recovery Alberta and the College of Registered Nurses and Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta/ College and Association. Duties may include although not limited to patient supervision in and out of the SAFPC building, attending/facilitating groups, promoting the enhancement of independence via the site-specific recovery and rehabilitation model, preparing pre-board reports and participating in scheduled Criminal Code Review Board hearings, medication administration, 1:1 session, conferences etc. The successful candidate will also cross train to work on the inpatient assessment unit and participate in mandated court ordered assessment and stabilization of those individuals who have decompensated while in custody. 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 Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Acute Care Alberta:

N

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

Y

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatric Centre, Not Criminally Responsible, Unfit Treatment Unit

Primary Location:

Southern AB Forensic Psych Cen

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.63

Posting End Date:

02-JUN-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temporary Part Time

Date Available:

12-JUN-2025

Temporary End Date:

01-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

36

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 nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 1-year of recent experience in a general mental health or related setting. Solid interpersonal communication skills, organization skills and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated knowledge of mental health decompensation. Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medication. Nursing practicum at forensics will be considered in the absence of 1 year experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum 1-year of recent experience in a forensic mental health setting. Basic knowledge of the Not Criminally Responsible due to Mental Disorder (NCR-MD) legislation (Criminal Code Review Board). Current nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI), connect care training, and N95 fit testing.