Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Complex Medical Detox (CMD) is a 6-bed unit with a 2:1 nursing ratio to accommodate the high acuity of our client base. We are looking for nurses who enjoy working with acute and complex medical patients and who also have a passion for patient centered care with an emphasis on harm reduction. The Complex Medical Detox nurse works as a collaborative member of the health care team, delivering holistic, comprehensive care to meet the patient centered goals of our clients. Our team includes, but is not limited to, General Internal Medicine, ARCH, Social Work and Psychiatry. The CMD Nurse provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care. The nurse is required to complete assessments, interventions, documentation and plan both hospital and continuing/community-based care for patients with complex medical needs compromised by detoxification. Must have excellent assessment, documentation, organization, communication, leadership and teamwork skills. Must be experienced in acute medical/surgical nursing with a preference given to candidates who possess mental health and addiction experience or the desire to broaden their skill base and understanding in mental health and addiction. You are an independent thinker with proven ability to problem solve, think critically and systematically. The care you provide is evidence based, safe and therapeutic as well as centered on both the patient and their family (origin or chosen). You are passionate about high quality and holistic care, advocating for your patients and educating your patients and their loved ones. This unique unit is looking for those RN/RPNs who have a substantial understanding of addiction and recovery principles, harm reduction care philosophies and previous history of working with complex medical patients/ critical care (ICU, ER, Medicine, Surgery).
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

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

CMD Adult Acute Services

Primary Location:

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

18-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

06-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

18-APR-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

57

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, 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 Psychiatric Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse with 2 years minimum experience in medical/surgical acute care, with preference given to those who also have experience working with Mental Health and Addiction populations. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with intravenous infusions, direct IV medication administration, phlebotomy, as well as critical care knowledge are assets.