Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about using your nursing skills to make a difference in the lives of adults who are experiencing problems as a result of their alcohol use, other drug use or gambling? Lander Treatment Centre, located in Claresholm, is a 48-bed short-term intensive, bed-based addiction treatment facility. As a Registered Nurse (RN) working in Addictions and Mental Health (AMH), you can offer hope, empathy and compassion to clients who are looking to make changes in their lives. It is truly rewarding to be part of a dedicated team who are supporting clients to reach their recovery goals. As a RN, you will be an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing direct nursing care for clients including: pre-admission treatment matching, admission assessments, care planning, management of physical and mental health issues and medication management during the treatment stay. Our staffing includes RNs, LPNs, Addiction Counsellors, Mental Health Clinician, Client Care Assistants, Recreation Therapist, Recreation Therapy Assistants, and Administration. With no on-site physicians, you will participate in team decision-making in line with Recovery Alberta policies. You will work in a fast-paced environment where your assessment skills, ability to be self-directed, work effectively with the team, and demonstrate time management, organizational and critical thinking skills are key elements to being successful in this role. Due to the location of the position in Claresholm, AB, applicants within the south zone are welcome to apply. 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 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 AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Lander Treatment Centre, Claresholm, AB

Primary Location:

Lander Treatment Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

08-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

22-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

40

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a RN in an Emergency and/or psychiatric nursing setting. Addictions and Mental Health treatment experience. Charge experience. Experience with the management of Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Experience with Opioid Agonist Therapy.