We are looking for a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse with experience in patient-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-based care for the Recovery Alberta, Adult Intensive Outreach and Diversion Team in Lethbridge, Alberta. The outreach services provided will be community-based and recovery-oriented, targeting adults experiencing complex addiction and/or mental health issues and homelessness. You will work in collaboration with community partners, both RA and non-RA, to collaboratively provide care to individuals whose lives have been impacted by unstable housing, socioeconomic factors, and substances. Working within the full RN scope of practice, you will provide addiction and mental health assessments for clients to determine physical and mental health stability, treatment planning and implementation, case management, psychosocial interventions and monitoring of both patient physical and addiction/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. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, allied professionals and community agencies to provide seamless service to clients in various stages of recovery. This position can be assigned to work in any aspect of the Intensive Outreach and Diversion program.
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: Adult Intensive Outreach & Diversion
- Primary Location: Lethbridge Health Unit
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.84
- Posting End Date: 10-SEP-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
- Temporary End Date: 24-SEP-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 16
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- 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).
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.
