Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Recovery Alberta in Red Deer is seeking an experienced RN/RPN to join the Step Up Step Down program in a brand-new Center for Excellence. You will deliver patient care, collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to an integrated care path for children and youth.

The role emphasizes mentorship, strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and the ability to thrive in a high-paced, acute environment within a multidisciplinary team.

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily nursing care to patients.
• Liaise with families and medical team.
• Mentor and lead within the team environment.
• Engage in patient and family centered care aligned with Recovery Alberta values.

Skills

Child and youth population experience

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Accredited nursing education program

CRNA registration/permits

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

There is an exciting opportunity to join our Child & Adolescent Mental Health and Addiction Team. We are looking to add a team of experienced RN/RPN professionals to support the stabilization of child and youth in central zone at Step Up Step Down. We are looking for an experienced candidate to join our team at the brand-newCenter for Excellence! The ideal candidate will have a passion for working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support our young clients and their families through the path of care continuum. They will be responsible for daily care to our patients, liaising with the families and medical team, and being a part of the overall treatment team. Red Deer has an overarching Children's Team focus, supporting all other programs in the portfolio as needed. You understand the complex relationships between the youth's physical, emotional, mental, developmental, and spiritual health. You will be patient centered and family centered in your care practices, following Recovery Alberta Values and Policies. As a RN/RPN, you will provide mentorship and leadership within the team environment based on your scope of practice and skill set. An ability to create strong relationships with the youth, families, and our team are a critical asset to this position. You have strong assessment skills, ability to use critical thinking, flexibility, and ability to work in a high paced and acute environment. Open to RPN/RN candidates seeking employment.

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: Step Up Step Down, Recovery Alberta
• Primary Location: Step Up Step Down
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.75
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Step Up Step Down, Recovery Alberta
• Primary Location: Step Up Step Down
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.75
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.05
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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:

Experience with the child, family, and youth population required. Critical thinking skills are required daily in this position. An ability to work independently and part of a team as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred 5 years' experience working with the child and adolescent population including the use of the DSM-V. Interest in program development and taking initiative in a new program is considered an asset.

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