Registered Nurse - Narcotic Transition Services

Recovery Alberta; Edmonton; In loco; CAD 93.000 - 127.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Recovery Alberta is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support the Opioid Dependency and Enhanced Addiction Clinic, focusing on Narcotic Transition Services. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver client-centered care, integrate safety protocols, and monitor treatment outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in substance use care, experience with opioid replacement programs, and strong trauma-informed practice.

Competenze

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP.
• 3 years experience with substance use disorders.
• Experience with opioid replacement treatment.
• NVCI or immediate registration required.
• Suicide Prevention training.
• Ability to work independently and in inter-professional teams.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care.

Mansioni

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Coordinate care with inter-professional team and case management.
• Deliver holistic, recovery-based patient care and health promotion.
• Support and educate patients within Opioid Dependency and Enhanced Addiction Clinic.

Conoscenze

SUD experience

Opioid treatment

Trauma-informed care

Interprofessional teamwork

Formazione

Nursing program completion

BCLS-HCP certification

Strumenti

Connect Care

Descrizione del lavoro

Registered Nurse - Narcotic Transition Services

Opioid use is a serious problem in Alberta that requires a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable approach to prevent and reduce harms related to opioid dependence. Strategies have been implemented to address this problem, including opioid replacement medication and psychosocial support available to the public wanting to access treatment. The Opioid Dependency Program (ODP) provides oral medication Suboxone, methadone, and Kadian (SROM), injectable medication such as Sublocade and Narcotic Transition Services (NTS) which provides medications such as Hydromorphone. We are seeking an experienced, caring, and strength-based professional to complement our Health Services Team. As a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Opioid Dependency and Enhanced Addiction Clinic, you need to be knowledgeable and comfortable working with all forms of opioid replacement treatment. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, quality, client-focused, recovery-based, concurrent and culturally sensitive care to those accessing the clinic. Duties include providing interventions needed to address clients’ health needs, coordinating care with other team members, case management, planning, medication management and evaluation as well as providing coaching and support. While this position will focus on mainly on working with clients within the NTS program, the incumbent will be cross trained to work with clients of the Opioid Dependency Program as well.

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: Opioid Dependency and Enhanced Addiction Clinic, Opioid Dependency Program, Narcotic Transition Services, Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Edmonton 106 St Clinic
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Opioid Dependency and Enhanced Addiction Clinic, Opioid Dependency Program, Narcotic Transition Services, Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Edmonton 106 St Clinic
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.63
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• 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:

Must have 3 years of previous experience working with people who would be diagnosed with a substance use disorder. Must have experience with opioid replacement treatment and/or programs. NVCI or immediate registration into the next available course is required. Suicide Prevention training. Must be able to work independently with a high degree of judgment and must be able to work effectively as part of an inter-professional team. Commitment to strengthening team dynamics by actively facilitating team collaboration to enhance client health outcomes. Must have experience working with vulnerable populations including those living with addictions and mental health concerns. Must be able to use clinical skills in holistic assessment and strong clinical experience in providing treatment to address physical and mental health needs. Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of trauma-informed care in all interactions with clients. Physical ability to respond to emergency situations and lift, squat, and carry. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with community partners required. Experience working in an interdisciplinary setting is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Ability to engage various populations. Experience with Connect Care.

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