Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Recovery Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide healthcare services within the Edmonton Police Service Detention Management Unit, and support collaborative work within the Integrated Support Centre (ISC). This unique role focuses on addiction medicine and care coordination, supporting the delivery of Addiction Medicine Services and the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP) for individuals in custody. You will be supporting the coordination of opioid agonist therapy and VODP referrals, provide health education and care planning within nursing scope of practice, and coordinate with detention staff, healthcare providers and community partners to promote continuity of care. Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and support discharge and community referral planning. Join a team dedicated to improving access to healthcare and addiction treatment for vulnerable populations within a specialized custodial setting.
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 will be paid $40.76 - $55.79 per hour. Upon being entered into the register as a Registered Nurse, the rate of pay will be adjusted in accordance with the UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: DMU / ISC
- Primary Location: Integrated Stabilization Ctr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 25-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- 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).
Additional Required Qualifications: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) Minimum two (2) years of recent nursing experience working at risk populations in an addiction and mental health capacity. Experience in addictions, mental health, emergency, community, or correctional healthcare is an asset. Conditions of Employment: Successful applicants must obtain and maintain Enhanced Security Clearance required to work within Edmonton Police Service facilities and custodial environments. Must comply with all applicable Recovery Alberta, Edmonton Police Service (EPS), and Detention Management Unit (DMU) policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of addiction and recovery principles, harm reduction and trauma informed care. Experience in delivering groups and providing individual goal setting and care planning. Skills in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Experience working in acute psychiatric inpatient settings, emergency department and/or medically supported detoxification units. Experience working with law enforcement partners.
