Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fort McMurray Allowance

Job summary

Recovery Alberta in Fort McMurray seeks a Registered Nurse for the Assertive Outreach team. You will provide a range of nursing services to individuals and communities, ensuring safety and well-being while applying critical thinking and nursing processes.

The role emphasizes leadership in holistic patient care, health promotion, and advocacy for patients and families, with a focus on CTOs and community settings.

Qualifications

• Required: accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CRNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Minimum 2 years in Addiction and Mental Health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad RN nursing services to patients, families and communities.
• Support and manage care for CTOs and community treatment orders.
• Lead integrated, holistic patient care and health promotion within the Assertive Outreach team.

Skills

Communication skills

Non-violent crisis intervention

CTO awareness/training

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN with CRNA registration/permit

Job description

This is a one-year temporary full-time Registered Nurse position with the Assertive Outreach Community team in Fort McMurray. This team provides community-based services to persons with chronic and/or severe and persistent mental health illnesses. The Registered Nurse will provide support with Community Treatment orders. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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 (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Mental Health Addiction, Assertive Outreach Services
• Primary Location: Wood Buffalo AMH
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 19-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Mental Health Addiction, Assertive Outreach Services
• Primary Location: Wood Buffalo AMH
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days
• 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:

Minimum 2 years working in Addiction and Mental Health services. Preference given to Community Addiction and Mental health experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with community-based experience, including experience working with Community Treatment Orders (CTOs). Demonstrated strong communication skills are required. Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training is preferred. Recognized training in suicide risk assessment, along with demonstrated knowledge and experience, is essential. An understanding of the Mental Health Act and applicable legislation is required.

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