Aakom-Kiyii Health Services - Registered Nurse (RN)

UpSourced HR; Brocket; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Brocket, Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver direct clinical care and wellness support. The RN will provide assessments, medication administration, and detox support while working closely with interdisciplinary teams. Applicants should have a nursing education and be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. This role requires a commitment to trauma-informed care and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited nursing education program.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Experience in community, addiction, or harm-reduction settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care including assessments and medication administration.
• Support clients during detox and manage withdrawal symptoms.
• Collaborate with medical teams for continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Medication administration

Communication skills

Crisis response techniques

Trauma-informed care

Education

Completion of accredited nursing education program

Registered or eligible with the CRNA

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Electronic medical records

Job description

Aakom-Kiyii Health Services - Registered Nurse (RN)

General Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers direct clinical care and wellness support for participants at Aakom-Kiyii Health Services (AKHS). This includes providing nursing assessments, medication administration, and detox support, while also participating in community health promotion. Guided by trauma-informed and culturally safe practices, the RN plays a central role in client care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care including assessments, wound care, and medication administration
• Support clients during detox, monitoring vitals and managing withdrawal symptoms
• Collaborate with medical and wellness teams to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation
• Participate in health promotion and outreach events
• Assist with intake and discharge planning for detox clients
• Respond to emergencies and provide medical stabilization
• Adhere to infection control standards and safety protocols
• Engage in continuous learning and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in clinical assessments, medication administration, and care planning
• Knowledge of detox protocols, chronic disease management, and infection prevention
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective in crisis response, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation techniques
• Emotionally resilient and able to work in high-pressure environments
• Familiarity with Piikani Nation governance, culture, and language is an asset
• Proficient in electronic medical records and clinical systems

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited nursing education program
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
• Current BCLS-HCP certification
• Experience in community, addiction, or harm-reduction settings is preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Competent with Microsoft 365 and EMR systems

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of credentials
• Recent (within 30 days) criminal record check, intervention record check

Employment details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care