Virtual Opioid Dependency Psychiatric Nurse

Recovery Alberta; Ponoka; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta seeks a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to lead the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program in Alberta. You will provide assessment, case management, crisis intervention and education to opioid-dependent clients and families, working with an interdisciplinary team via virtual platforms.

You will support initiation and ongoing Suboxone or Methadone treatment, perform rapid nursing assessments, monitor labs, coordinate with pharmacies and agencies, and ensure safe, compassionate care in a

Qualifications

• CRPN/Registered Psychiatric Nurse with CRPNA registration or eligible for it.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• 3–4 years of recent experience with substance use treatment and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and nursing care for clients through virtual platforms in the VODP.
• Manage assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention and referrals.
• Coordinate with pharmacists, labs and external agencies; monitor safety and risks.

Skills

Case management

Counselling

Addiction knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Suicide risk assessment

Motivational Interviewing

Education

CRPNA registration

Tools

MS Office Suite

Zoom

Genesis

Job description

Recovery Alberta seeks a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to lead the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program in Alberta. You will provide assessment, case management, crisis intervention and education to opioid-dependent clients and families, working with an interdisciplinary team via virtual platforms.

You will support initiation and ongoing Suboxone or Methadone treatment, perform rapid nursing assessments, monitor labs, coordinate with pharmacies and agencies, and ensure safe, compassionate care in a