Registered Nurse
About the role
Your Opportunity:
We are looking for a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) with experience in patient-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-based care for the Recovery Alberta, Adult Intensive Outreach Team in Lethbridge, Alberta. This position is based out of the Lethbridge Train Station and will provide concurrent support to individuals who require treatment in place for a variety of medical conditions including chronic disease, acute wound care and STBBI testing/treatment. Services will be community-based and recovery oriented towards adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, addiction, and homelessness. You will work in collaboration with community partner teams, both Recovery Alberta, AHS and non-AHS based to collaboratively provide care to individuals whose lives have been impacted by unstable housing, socioeconomic factors, and substances. Working within the RN/RPN scope of practice, you will provide consultative assessments and intakes for clients to determine physical and mental health stability, complete thorough health assessments, treatment planning, management, and monitoring of both patient physical and mental health issues. You will demonstrate a knowledgeable and caring clinical practice that is grounded in addiction and mental health nursing from a recovery-oriented perspective; have strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrate time management, independent decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; and an ability to foster positive relationships within a team environment are all expectations of this role. 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.
- Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Adult Intensive Outreach
- Primary Location: MHA Lethbridge Train Station
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.91
- Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 18-SEP-2025
- Temporary End Date: 29-MAY-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 17
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:
Registration with CRPNA will be accepted for RPN applicants. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Experience working with vulnerable populations. Experience working with clients with Addiction & Mental Health 3 years. Experience providing outreach services.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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:
We are looking for a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) with experience in patient-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-based care for the Recovery Alberta, Adult Intensive Outreach Team in Lethbridge, Alberta. This position is based out of the Lethbridge Train Station and will provide concurrent support to individuals who require treatment in place for a variety of medical conditions including chronic disease, acute wound care and STBBI testing/treatment. Services will be community-based and recovery oriented towards adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, addiction, and homelessness. You will work in collaboration with community partner teams, both Recovery Alberta, AHS and non-AHS based to collaboratively provide care to individuals whose lives have been impacted by unstable housing, socioeconomic factors, and substances. Working within the RN/RPN scope of practice, you will provide consultative assessments and intakes for clients to determine physical and mental health stability, complete thorough health assessments, treatment planning, management, and monitoring of both patient physical and mental health issues. You will demonstrate a knowledgeable and caring clinical practice that is grounded in addiction and mental health nursing from a recovery-oriented perspective; have strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrate time management, independent decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; and an ability to foster positive relationships within a team environment are all expectations of this role. 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.
- Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Adult Intensive Outreach
- Primary Location: MHA Lethbridge Train Station
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.91
- Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 18-SEP-2025
- Temporary End Date: 29-MAY-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 17
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:
Registration with CRPNA will be accepted for RPN applicants. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Experience working with vulnerable populations. Experience working with clients with Addiction & Mental Health 3 years. Experience providing outreach services.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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.