Licensed Practical Nurse

Recovery Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join the AMH Supported Housing team in Calgary. You will work with nursing, social work, outreach and psychiatry to deliver treatment, rehabilitation and case management for clients with serious mental illness in a housing setting.

The role emphasizes recovery, harm reduction and trauma-informed care, with responsibilities including medication management, group programs, and outreach travel within the Calgary Zone.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family centered care.
• Assist in treatment planning, psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team for housing-related supports and outreach.
• Administer medications and support CTO management as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN program

Tools

Connect Care

MS Office

Outlook

Netcare

HoNOS

STRATA

Job description

Reporting to the Manager and leadership, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the AMH Supported Housing team. The team is comprised of Nursing, Social Work, Outreach Workers, and Psychiatry. This team functions to provide treatment, rehabilitation, support services, transition planning, and case management functions for clients with severe and persistent mental illness, who require a supported housing environment to live successfully in the community. Team members work both interdependently following a case management model, while sharing responsibilities for duties such as facilitating group programs, medication management, CTO management and coverage for other team members as needed. The LPN is an assertive, proactive individual with a strong foundation in the area of addiction/mental health and housing services in the Calgary Zone. The LPN possesses the ability to interact in a wide range of challenging circumstances, using critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills in order to provide quality, client-driven, culturally appropriate, and integrated services that are safe, competent and ethical. The LPN also fulfills the role of educator and support person to clients, families, colleagues and contracted housing partners while adhering to the principles of recovery, harm reduction, trauma informed care and promoting patient and family centered care. Please note: This position is an outreach position and may involve visiting clients in their home and also transporting clients in their personal vehicle.

Description:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and Recovery Alberta policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Recovery Alberta.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Addictions and Mental Health Supported Living ALC Home
• Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 27-FEB-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Addictions and Mental Health Supported Living ALC Home
• Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 27-FEB-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

3-5 years adult mental health experience within the past 5 years. Experience working with individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness. Knowledge of the Addiction & Mental Health Care Continuum, including flow and capacity. Knowledge of housing resources and barriers to mental health housing. Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation, especially Community Treatment Orders. Knowledge of AMH philosophies and initiatives – Recovery Model, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, LOCUS, Collaborative Problem Solving, etc. Experience in conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. Experience working in partnership with non-AHS and non-profit community agencies. Self-motivated with proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated responsible decision-making through the application of knowledge, critical thinking and sound legal and ethical judgment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in demanding and dynamic conditions. Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills. Knowledge and adherence to AHS policies, procedures and code of conduct. Experience with MS Office Suite, Outlook, Connect Care, Netcare, HoNOS and STRATA.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working within an Addiction Recovery program. Addiction and Mental Health case management experience. Experience working in community mental health outreach.

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Calgary Zone RA, Calgary, Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre