Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Care Manager of Addiction and Mental Health Supported Housing, the Registered Nurse (RN) will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team providing mental health support to clients with mental illness and potential comorbidities in various supported housing settings. AMH Supported Housing is an interdisciplinary, recovery-oriented program aimed at supporting individuals in achieving stability and improving their quality of life within supported housing settings. Key Responsibilities include: Mental Health Support - Provide comprehensive mental health services to clients, ensuring individualized care plans are effectively implemented; Support Client Goals - Assist clients in setting and achieving their personal goals, promoting their independence, and enhancing their quality of life; Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Work closely with other programs and agencies to build capacity within supported housing environments, promoting a recovery-oriented approach; Scope of Practice - Operate within the RN scope of practice to assess, coordinate, supervise, administer, and evaluate health services and resources; Liaison Role - Act as a liaison between clients, families, natural supports, team members, contracted operators and their staff, physicians, mental health therapists, and other relevant programs and agencies; Intake Participation - Assist in intake activities to ensure appropriate placement and support for new clients. 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 $35.87/hour - $43.82/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. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

Acute Care Alberta:

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

Y

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Addiction and Mental Health Supported Housing

Primary Location:

Edmonton Comm Health Hub North

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At or Out of (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

31-JUL-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

10-AUG-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$39.21

Maximum Salary:

$51.46

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

3-5 years of experience in community mental health, particularly in an autonomous role. Strong assessment, coordination, and communication skills. In-depth understanding and knowledge of mental health conditions, comorbidities, and recovery-oriented approaches.

Preferred Qualifications:

Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with various external partners. Autonomy: Proven capability to manage responsibilities independently, making informed decisions to support client care. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change and handle a dynamic work environment, ensuring flexibility in response to evolving client needs and program requirements.