Registered Nurse

Recovery Alberta; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta seeks a Registered Nurse to support the 8-bed medically supported detox program at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed care in a detox setting.

The role requires an accredited nursing education, active CRNA registration or eligibility, and BCLS-HCP. Provisional permits may apply with wage adjustments per UNA Article 25.02(b)(i)/(ii).

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).
• Consideration may be given to new graduates with a focus in acute care within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing services to patients, families, and communities with emphasis on safety and well-being.
• Lead with nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making to ensure high quality care.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support an integrated, holistic approach to patient care and health promotion.

Skills

CRNA registration eligibility

BCLS-HCP

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Job description

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with experience in patient-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-based care for the 8-bed medically supported detox program at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta. The Lethbridge Recovery Centre offers medically supported detoxification to individuals whose lives have been negatively impacted by alcohol and other drugs. As the Registered Nurse, you will work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide health services to patients accessing our medically supported detox service.

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: Lethbridge Recovery Centre - Recovery Alberta
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• 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: Lethbridge Recovery Centre - Recovery Alberta
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• 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:

Consideration may be given to new graduates with a final focus in an acute care setting within the last 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a Registered Nurse in a charge role within the last 2 years would be an asset. Experience working with patients experiencing addiction and mental health concerns.

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