Your Opportunity:
Embark on a career that combines your passion for nursing with the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing complex mental health challenges. The Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre (SAFPC) has an opportunity for a highly-skilled, empathic, and driven Licensed Practical Nurse to work with our clients. Reporting to the care manager of the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse will carry out professional duties with both the site’s Assessment patients and Not Criminally Responsible due to Mental Disorder (NCR-MD) patients as assigned including court-ordered assessments of individuals facing charges under the Criminal Code of Canada. Nursing duties include but are not limited to, one-to-one interviews, history documentation, medication administration, admission and discharge procedures, attending weekly conferences, facilitation of patient groups, observing patients in all settings, documentation of patients’ presentations/behaviours, preparing pre-board reports and participating in scheduled Criminal Code Review Board hearings and maintaining a safe and secure environment at all times. Working as a nurse in a Forensic Program offers a fulfilling and meaningful journey where your expertise can transform lives and contribute to a safer and more compassionate community. The knowledge that your work plays a vital role in enhancing public safety and promoting the well-being of individuals with complex mental health challenges will bring a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment to your professional life. Join our incredible team today! 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: SAFPC - NCR Treatment Unit
• Primary Location: Southern AB Forensic Psych Cen
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: SAFPC - NCR Treatment Unit
• Primary Location: Southern AB Forensic Psych Cen
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicabl