Villa Marguerite is seeking an experienced and passionate
Psychiatric Nurse Leader (Registered Nurse) to lead a new 11-bed neighborhood dedicated to supporting residents with complex mental health, behavioral, and psychosocial needs. This innovative partnership between
Villa Marguerite and
Recovery Alberta provides an opportunity to build and lead a collaborative model of care that promotes recovery-oriented, person-centered, and trauma-informed practices.
Reporting to the Director of Care, this out-of-scope Villa Marguerite leadership position will provide operational and clinical leadership for the neighborhood team while working closely with Recovery Alberta partners.
The successful candidate will lead the care team, support staff development, drive quality improvement initiatives, and foster an environment focused on resident well-being, dignity, and quality of life.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong psychiatric nursing expertise, leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to building high-performing interdisciplinary teams.
ResponsibilitiesProvide Clinical and Operational Leadership- Lead the day-to-day operations of the 11-bed specialized neighborhood.
- Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care.
- Support and mentor nursing and care staff in managing complex mental health and behavioral presentations.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve desired resident outcomes.
- Promote evidence-based, trauma-informed, and resident-centered practices.
Partner with Recovery Alberta- Collaborate closely with Recovery Alberta clinicians and leadership to coordinate services and support resident care planning.
- Participate in case reviews, care conferences, and interdisciplinary team discussions.
- Act as the primary liaison between Villa Marguerite and Recovery Alberta for operational and clinical matters.
- Foster strong working relationships that support integrated service delivery.
Lead Human Resources Functions- Recruit, interview, select, and onboard team members for the neighborhood.
- Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and education to staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support performance improvement initiatives.
- Address employee relations matters and participate in progressive discipline processes as required.
- Support staff engagement, retention, and succession planning.
Support Education and Quality Improvement- Identify learning needs and coordinate education programs related to mental health, behavioral supports, dementia care, and trauma-informed practice.
- Monitor quality indicators and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in program development, audits, root cause analyses, and accreditation activities.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable legislation.
Administrative and Professional Responsibilities- Participate in leadership meetings, committees, and organizational initiatives.
- Support budget stewardship and resource management within the neighborhood.
- Maintain professional competency and remain current with best practices in psychiatric and geriatric mental health care.
- Contribute to strategic planning and program development activities.
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).
- Psychiatric nursing experience and/or significant experience supporting individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs.
- Minimum two (2) years of progressive leadership, supervisory, or management experience in healthcare.
- Experience in long-term care, supportive living, continuing care, mental health, or behavioral health settings is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care models.
- Strong leadership, conflict resolution, coaching, and team-building skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with quality improvement methodologies and change management initiatives is considered an asset.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
Physical Requirements- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
- Ability to respond promptly in emergent situations.
- Ability to perform occasional lifting, transferring, pushing, and pulling in accordance with safe workplace practices.
- Ability to work in an environment supporting individuals with complex behavioral and mental health needs.
What We Offer- Opportunity to lead a new and innovative mental health neighborhood program.
- Collaborative partnership with Recovery Alberta and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
- Meaningful work that positively impacts residents, families, and staff.
- Join Villa Marguerite and help shape an innovative model of care that empowers residents, supports recovery, and creates a thriving community for those living with complex mental health needs
