We are seeking a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) for the Opioid Dependency Program. The RN/RPN is responsible for welcoming, providing medical oversight and supervision of the clients in the program. The RN/RPN supports Case Management of the clients in the program including Opiate Dependency Treatment and Narcotic Transition Services through local and provincial resources including the Virtual Opiate Dependency Program. The RN/RPN liaises with local partners to provide the best possible care to clients of the service. The RN/RPN works collaboratively with other members of the team, other Addiction and Mental Health programs, other AHS programs, and other non-AHS programs to create connections and support ongoing care of clients. The RN/RPN is supervised by the Assistant Head Nurse of the program, and reports to the Program Manager. The RN/RPN has a strong understanding and knowledge of addiction and mental health programming, strong collaborative skills, and the ability to liaise with other internal, allied, contracted, and community stakeholders to facilitate timely care to individuals experiencing problems related to alcohol, opioid, other drug, tobacco, and co-occurring addiction and mental health problems. To assure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
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 Recovery Alberta. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 - $55.79 per hour. Upon being entered into the register as a Registered Nurse, the rate of pay will be adjusted in accordance with the UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Medicine Hat ODP/NTS
- Primary Location: Medicine Hat 564 S Railway St
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 04-AUG-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 14-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 22-FEB-2027
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- 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:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Addiction and Mental Health Services. Experience with Connect Care. Valid Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification.
