Job Description

Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at a correctional facility. As a key member of our healthcare staff, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care in a secure environment while serving a vulnerable population. Responsibilities: Conduct thorough health assessments and provide direct care to patients, addressing a wide range of medical needs. Administer medications, monitor treatments, and manage chronic conditions in a correctional setting. Educate patients on health and wellness topics, fostering self-care and understanding of medical conditions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. Document patient care accurately and maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with facility policies and regulatory guidelines. Respond to emergency situations and provide immediate care when necessary. Foster positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries in a correctional environment. Why Work Here: Enjoy working in a supportive and collaborative environment with a dedicated team. Make a meaningful impact by providing essential care to individuals in a vulnerable population. Our staff work hard but have fun together, fostering a positive and enjoyable workplace culture. Opportunity for personal and professional growth within a unique healthcare setting. If you're looking for a rewarding and dynamic nursing opportunity where your skills can truly make a difference, apply today to join our team! 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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Registered Nurse (2022.75)

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Lethbridge Correctional Healthcare

Primary Location:

Lethbridge Correctional Inst

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.40

Posting End Date:

03-NOV-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

17-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

10

Shifts per cycle:

20

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Excellent assessment skills with the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and challenging environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. Experience in adult education and the ability to educate patients on health-related topics. Ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in correctional or similar settings is a plus but not required. Certified in Duty to Respond. Connect Care Experience.