Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Medicine Hat Recovery Centre offers a 6 bed Withdrawal Management Program and a 12 bed Intensive Bed-Based Addiction Treatment Services for individuals experiencing substance use concerns or co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges. We are seeking an experienced, caring, strength-based, team-oriented, and responsible LPN to join our multidisciplinary team. Reporting to the Manager and Assistant Head Nurse, the successful candidate's primary responsibilities include pre-admission screening and client admissions. The LPN will also provide client care and make decisions regarding appropriate nursing interventions within the LPN scope of practice to meet the needs of the client population. This role provides direct, low-barrier, trauma-informed nursing assessments to individuals living with physical and mental health needs, substance use disorder(s), and/or barriers to care. The ideal candidate is an assertive, proactive professional with a strong foundation in mental health and addictions, capable of engaging respectfully with individuals in a wide range of challenging circumstances. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting physical, psychosocial, and substance use assessments and applying evidence-informed and best practices in crisis intervention, consultation, referral, case management, and treatment. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting individuals with substance use and mental health concerns and who promotes client-centered, culturally sensitive care that values collaboration with clients, families, and significant others. Strong clinical skills, organizational skills, and communication skills (both verbal and written) with a diverse range of clients, their families, professionals, and community partners are a must.
Description:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Recovery Centre

Primary Location:

Medicine Hat Recovery Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

30-OCT-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

10-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

48

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$27.58

Maximum Salary:

$36.13

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent Experience working in a withdrawal management or bed-based treatment facility.