As a Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Center, you will deliver comprehensive, evidence based nursing care in a dynamic and challenging environment. This position requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and a high degree of professional autonomy to support the physical and mental well being of individuals in custody. Key Responsibilities: Conduct holistic psychiatric and medical nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans. Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and chronic disease management. Respond to urgent and emergent health situations within the secure facility. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care. Maintain clear, timely, and accurate documentation in alignment with Connect Care and organizational policies. Support patient wellness through therapeutic communication, stabilization strategies, and ongoing monitoring. Unique Aspects of the Role: Work within a secure environment where safety, confidentiality, and professionalism are essential. Exercise a high level of autonomy in clinical decision-making and prioritizing patient needs. Engage with a diverse range of clinical presentations, including acute psychiatric episodes, substance use concerns, chronic health conditions, and complex behavioral challenges. Develop advanced assessment and critical thinking skills suited to a correctional health setting. Contribute to a team that plays a vital role in promoting patient stability, rehabilitation, and overall well being.
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 Recovery Alberta. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 - $55.79 per hour. Upon being entered into the register as a Registered Nurse, the rate of pay will be adjusted in accordance with the UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Correctional Health Services
- Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Correctional
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.68
- Posting End Date: 17-JUL-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 03-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 34
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- 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:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Correctional experience. Connect Care preferred.
