Psychiatric Aide

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.

As a Psychiatric Aide, you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team to meet the personal care needs and comforts of patients in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs as well as assist with organized activities or programs. In this position, you will observe and report on a patients mood, health, well-being, maintain effective communication with patients and health professionals, assist with the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors as well as assist in the general support of the work area.

Classification: Psychiatric Aide

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Unit 3-6, Turningpoint Program, Alberta Hospital Edmonton

Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 05-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 5

Shifts per cycle: 25

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $24.77

Maximum Salary: $28.88

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of Grade 12. A combination of education and experience satisfactory to the employer will also be considered.

A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in psychiatric, mental health or forensic is required. Certification in Suicide Prevention and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is also required.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience providing care to an adolescent population.