Your Opportunity:

The Opioid Dependency Program (ODP) provides oral medication (Suboxone, Sublocade, methadone, and Kadian (SROM) to clients with opioid use disorder. Narcotic Transition Services (NTS) provides designated narcotic drugs (DND) to clients with severe opioid use disorder. Medications prescribed at the clinic are used for addiction purposes and not for pain management. Reporting to the Manager; the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) is responsible for the delivery of a safe and quality opioid replacement treatment program and related services. This includes responsibility for non-physician clinical decisions relating to client care, assessment, supervision, medication preparation, including dispensing oral and injectable opioid agonist medications and medical intervention as required (BLS, overdose response, stimulant intoxication response, oversight of; non-clinical support staff; and administrative staff. The RN/RPN liaises with various agencies, community services providers, prescribers and various pharmacies. The RN/RPN will supervise self-administration of prescribed medication including post consumption assessment for individuals accessing the ODP. The RN/RPN will provide case management, treatment planning, phlebotomy, vaccinations, ECG’s, in addition to collaborating with community agencies and external medical and social service providers to coordinate client care and provide informed referrals for recovery-oriented interventions. Duties also include training and dispensing of Naloxone kits as part of the community Naloxone program. 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: Opioid Dependency Program
• Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 14-JUL-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 24-JUL-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.05
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 32
• 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:

Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or available for immediate enrolment. Completed Sublocade Administration Certificate or available for immediate training. 2-5 years recent experience working in Addictions and Mental Health. Experience with and knowledge of Opioid Use Disorder and recovery pathways. Experience working with vulnerable populations. Must be able to work independently with a high degree of judgment and must be able to work effectively as part of an inter-professional team. Commitment to strengthening team dynamics by actively facilitating team collaboration to enhance client health outcomes. Must be able to use clinical skills in holistic assessment and strong clinical experience in providing treatment to address physical and mental health needs. Physical ability to respond to emergency situations and lift, squat, and carry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Phlebotomy and wound care experience is an asset. Mindfulness about cultural and gender diversity and positive regard towards clients. Knowledge of Indigenous culture. Knowledge of systemic issues such as poverty and stigma. Experience with Connect Care. Knowledge of Mental Health Services Protection Act and Narcotic Transition Services regulations. Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.