Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The goal of the Acute Care Addiction Recovery Program (ACARP) is to provide patient-centered, evidence-based and holistic care to our patients who are socially vulnerable and/or dealing with problematic substance use. By using a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach, the team strives to support at risk patients who want to improve their social determinants of health and/or reduce their substance use. As part of this multi-disciplinary team, the nurse practitioner will work closely with other team members to complete initial patient assessments, perform preventative health exams, and do patient follow ups as required. The nurse practitioner will support both the In-patient clinical team as well as the Emergency Department ACARP team and will be responsible for evaluating patients in follow up through the NP-led ACARP transitional clinic. The nurse practitioner provides support, leadership and clinical nursing expertise to staff working within the Supervised Consumption Service. The nurse practitioner advocates for patients and supports the integration of harm reduction into acute care practices. The NP might be asked to help in University of Alberta hospital in the future as the program expands. 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 Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan. You will be responsible for integrating clinical skills associated with nursing and medicine to assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatment, and perform procedures to manage and meet the health needs of patients. Additionally, you will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership and Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems. PLEASE NOTE: This position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP). For more information on this union, please contact AUNP: https://www.aunp.ca/

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Nurse Practitioner

Union:

AUNP

Unit and Program:

Acute Care Addiction Recovery Program

Primary Location:

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.80

Posting End Date:

28-OCT-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

07-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

9.63

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

48

Shift Pattern:

Days, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$62.74

Maximum Salary:

$72.00

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, with a minimum of a Master's degree. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar, including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program at a master's level. Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) as a Nurse Practitioner (Family/All ages or adult category). Current BLS with Heart and Stroke. Minimum of 2 years' experience in a front-line clinical setting. Clinical experience or additional training in addiction/mental health/inner city health and/or vulnerable populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care experience an asset.