Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The Grande Prairie Opioid Dependency Program (ODP) is expanding and has an exciting new nursing opportunity. Our multi-disciplinary team provides support to people experiencing opioid dependence. Our service is expanding to include a new Narcotics Transition Service (NTS), which offers an alternative to those who have not been able to initiate or stabilize on conventional medications. The ODP provides oral medication (Suboxone, Methadone) and now under NTS provides oral or injectable Hydromorphone, Fentanyl and Diacetylmorphine. The Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of our multidisciplinary ODP team. They will be responsible for practice within the Community Protection and Opioid Stewardship Standards. The RN is responsible for assessment, medication preparation, including dispensing oral and injectable medications, and medical intervention (BLS, overdose response, stimulant intoxication response). The RN will supervise self-administration of medication including post consumption assessments. The RN will provide case management, treatment planning, phlebotomy, ECGs, in addition to collaborating with community agencies and external medical and social service providers to coordinate client care and provide referrals. Duties also include training and dispensing of Naloxone kits. The city of Grande Prairie in northwest Alberta has something for everyone! We are a growing city of 70,000 residents. In addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available. Grande Prairie has a vibrant arts and culture community and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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 Recovery Alberta. 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 Recovery Alberta /UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Opioid Dependency Program, Narcotic Transition Services
- Primary Location: Northern Addictions Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 16-APR-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 27-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Recent experience working in Addiction and Mental Health, Supervised Consumption Services or Opioid Dependency clinics is an asset. Phlebotomy and wound care experience is an asset. Mindfulness about cultural and gender diversity and positive regard towards clients. Experience with multi-cultural recovery pathways. Knowledge of an Indigenous language and culture is an asset. Knowledge of systemic issues such as poverty and stigma. Non-violent crisis intervention. Mental Health First Aid.
