The Registered Nurse (RN) is an essential member of the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) interdisciplinary, recovery oriented care team. RAAM provides low barrier, evidence based addiction medicine services to individuals experiencing substance use and concurrent mental health challenges. The RN supports rapid access to care through same day screening, comprehensive nursing assessments, care coordination, and clinical interventions. Working collaboratively with physicians, addiction counsellors, social workers, primary care paramedics, and peer support workers, the RN delivers trauma informed, culturally safe, and patient centered care across the addiction treatment continuum. Key responsibilities include completing nursing health assessments; supporting intake, treatment planning, referrals, and follow up; implementing nursing and medication interventions within scope; assisting physicians with virtual and in person care; providing education and advocacy; coordinating transitions of care; and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The RN contributes to quality improvement, safety initiatives, and interdisciplinary decision making while supporting clients’ recovery journeys.
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: Rapid Access Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Primary Location: Youth Addiction Treatment Cntr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.75
- Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-SEP-2026
- Temporary End Date: 22-AUG-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
Preferred Qualifications:
3–5 years clinical experience (mental health/addictions preferred). Experience working with vulnerable and marginalized populations considered an asset.
