Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide a broad range of nursing services at the Northern Addictions Centre, focusing on safety and well-being during detox and residential treatment. You will assess patients on admission, monitor progress, and de‑escalate behaviors through withdrawal, while guiding a team of Client Care Assistants.

You will utilize nursing processes, participate in health promotion, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support holistic,

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).
• Two (2) years Addiction and Mental Health experience.
• Will consider relevant history and experience.
• Experience using Connect Care.
• Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to ensure safety and well-being of patients.
• Lead and supervise Client Care Assistants and oversee their care.
• Perform initial admission assessments and ongoing client assessments.
• De-escalate behaviors during withdrawal and residential stay.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support holistic patient care.

Skills

Addiction experience

Mental health experience

CRNA registration

BCLS-HCP

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

The Northern Addictions Centre offers a range of addiction services including Detox and an intensive Residential Treatment Program for substance abuse and gambling for adults.Under the direction of the Manager of the Northern Addictions Centre and the Assistant Head Nurse, the incumbent is responsible for the delivery of nursing care within the Northern Addictions Centre (NAC). This includes initial assessment of clients upon admission as well as ongoing assessment and support of clients, including management and de-escalation of behaviors through the withdrawal process and during the client’s residential treatment stay. The incumbent will work on a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for providing direction to Client Care Assistants and overseeing the care they deliver. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Recovery Alberta currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.NOTE: Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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: Detox
• Primary Location: Northern Addictions Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 05-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• 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: Detox
• Primary Location: Northern Addictions Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 05-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:

Two (2) years Addiction and Mental Health experience. Will consider relevant history and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using Connect Care.

Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.