Registered Nurse
About the role
Your Opportunity:
The Northern Addictions Centre offers a range of addiction services including Detox, and an intensive Residential Treatment Program for substance abuse and gambling for adults. Under the direction of the Manager of the Northern Addictions Centre, and the Assistant Head Nurse, the incumbent is responsible for the delivery of nursing care within the Northern Addictions Centre (NAC). This includes initial assessment of clients upon admission as well as ongoing assessment and support of clients, including management and de-escalation of behaviors through the withdrawal process and during the client’s residential treatment stay. The incumbent will work on a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for providing direction to Client Care Assistants and overseeing the care they deliver. NOTE: Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
- Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Detox
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie Northern Add Ct
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.49
- Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 18-SEP-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: 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 past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1 - 4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271
Additional Required Qualifications:
Two (2) years Addiction and Mental Health experience. Will consider relevant history and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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.
**Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.**
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
How to Apply
Please review our [Reference Guide](https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/careers/careers-job-board- guide.pdf) or quick guides on [Creating your Candidate Profile](https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/careers/careers-creating- your-general-candidate-profile.pdf) and [Applying for a Job Opportunity](https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/careers/careers- applying-for-a-job-opportunity.pdf).
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
Registered Nurse
About the role
Your Opportunity:
The Northern Addictions Centre offers a range of addiction services including Detox, and an intensive Residential Treatment Program for substance abuse and gambling for adults. Under the direction of the Manager of the Northern Addictions Centre, and the Assistant Head Nurse, the incumbent is responsible for the delivery of nursing care within the Northern Addictions Centre (NAC). This includes initial assessment of clients upon admission as well as ongoing assessment and support of clients, including management and de-escalation of behaviors through the withdrawal process and during the client’s residential treatment stay. The incumbent will work on a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for providing direction to Client Care Assistants and overseeing the care they deliver. NOTE: Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
- Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Detox
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie Northern Add Ct
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.49
- Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 18-SEP-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: 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 past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1 - 4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271
Additional Required Qualifications:
Two (2) years Addiction and Mental Health experience. Will consider relevant history and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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.
**Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.**
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
How to Apply
Please review our [Reference Guide](https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/careers/careers-job-board- guide.pdf) or quick guides on [Creating your Candidate Profile](https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/careers/careers-creating- your-general-candidate-profile.pdf) and [Applying for a Job Opportunity](https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/careers/careers- applying-for-a-job-opportunity.pdf).
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.