Registered Nurse

Recovery Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta seeks an experienced RN to join the Addiction Recovery Centre (ARC) team in Edmonton. You will perform assessments, triage, administer medications and monitor withdrawal symptoms in a medical detox unit, while delivering trauma‑informed, patient‑centered care and ensuring safety.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in acute care or addiction settings, current CRNA registration, BCLS-HCP and IV/phlebotomy certs.

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).
• Minimum 1–2 years' clinical experience in acute care, mental health or addiction treatment.
• Current NVCI. Current Connect Care experience.
• IV certification. Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing services to patients, families and communities, ensuring safety and well‑being.
• Perform assessments, triage, monitor withdrawal symptoms and administer medications as needed.
• Lead with trauma‑informed, patient‑centered care and respond to behavioral emergencies.
• Maintain infection control practices and safe environment; support risk management and de‑escalation as required.

Skills

Nursing

Critical thinking

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Infection control

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

The Addiction Recovery Centre (ARC) is a voluntary medical detox program providing safe, therapeutic environment for individuals withdrawing from alcohol and other substances. We are seeking experienced, compassionate nurses to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will complete assessments, triage assessments, administer medications, monitor withdrawal symptoms, and adjust care as needed. You will provide client-centered, trauma-informed care supporting the medical, physical, and emotional needs of clients, respond to behavioral emergencies, and maintain a safe environment. Strong clinical, organizational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage risk, de-escalate situations, and follow safety and infection control practices. You must be physically capable of providing direct care to adult patients in a medical detox unit, including standing, walking, assisting with patient mobility, and responding to medical or behavioral emergencies. Candidates must be able to safely perform the essential duties of the position in accordance with workplace safety standards.

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 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: Addiction Recovery Centre (ARC)
• Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 25-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Addiction Recovery Centre (ARC)
• Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 25-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• 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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 1 - 2 years' clinical experience in acute care, mental health or addiction treatment. Current NVCI. Current Connect Care experience. IV certification. Phlebotomy certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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