Job Description

Your Opportunity:
As a LPN with Community InReach you will be located within the Safe Harbour Intox Shelter. You will provide medication administration, physical and mental health assessments, assistance with recovery-oriented goals and opioid poisoning reversal for individuals staying in the shelter. You will work alongside a Primary Care Paramedic to provide quality and compassionate care to individuals living with substance use and mental health struggles who are experiencing homelessness. 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.
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:

Community InReach

Primary Location:

Red Deer 49th Street Community

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

29-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

09-OCT-2025

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

42

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

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:

Experience working with individuals living with addition and mental health needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Opioid overdose reversal experience.