Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey through compassionate, evidence-based care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where autonomy, critical thinking, and collaboration are valued? Are you committed to providing trauma-informed, person-centered care to individuals experiencing substance use and mental health challenges?
If so, join our RAAM team and help us provide accessible, respectful, and life-changing care to individuals on their path to recovery.
What We Do
Since 1973, The Alex has been a community-based, not-for-profit organization providing integrated primary health care, community support services, and housing-focused programs to individuals and families who experience barriers to accessing traditional health, housing, and social service systems. Services are grounded in principles of health equity, low-barrier access, trauma-informed practice, cultural safety, harm reduction, and person-centered care.
The RAAM Program provides rapid, low barrier access to medical assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing substance use concerns. The program operates in coordination with primary care, mental health services, and community partners to support stabilization and continuity of care.
Reporting to the Program Manager, The RN (Registered Nurse) works to full scope of practice through the application of knowledge to “assist clients in meeting their health needs in whatever setting, complexity and situation they occur throughout the life span. Scope of practice includes all the interventions that registered nurses are authorized, educated and competent to perform. It is limited by the specific competencies of the individual registered nurse to perform the activities necessary for the client population with whom that nurse practice, within applicable legislation and requirements of the employers as described in employer policies.” — College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, Scope of practice for Registered Nurses, 2011.
This is a permanent, full-time position.
What You Will Do
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The RN must be able to work independently, directed by clinical protocol, to provide direct client care and treatment on their own clinical schedule.
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The RN will be responsible for RAAM intake assessments, patient education and care related to substance use.
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Skills in physical assessments, complete health history taking and documentation.
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Will be responsible for phlebotomy and other specimen collection as directed by primary care practitioners and walk-in care streams.
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Medication management and administration.
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Administering Sublocade injections.
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Assist in data collection and entry as required.
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Perform additional duties as assigned.
What You Bring
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Graduate of an accredited degree program in nursing.
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Active practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
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3-5 years recent experience in a primary care setting.
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Experience and knowledge in providing addictions and mental health support.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire date; certification must be valid for a minimum of 6 months upon hire.
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A satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record clearance and child welfare intervention check are required.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Understanding regarding nursing scope of practice within community/primary care setting.
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Expertise in active listening and motivational interviewing.
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Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization & critical thinking skills.
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Strong skills in collaborating with team members and physicians.
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Maintains an individual’s dignity and self-worth during all interactions.
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Experience with trauma informed care an asset.
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Ability to provide evidence-based care.
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Ability to work well in a team setting and independently.
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Excellent computer skills are required.
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Strong health assessment and documentation skills.
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Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and be flexible in a very dynamic work environment.
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Accepts, implements, and evaluates change with a positive attitude.
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Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action is preferred.
Work Environment and Hours:
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Work is primarily conducted at The Alex Community Health Centre: 2840-2 Ave SE, Calgary, AB.
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1.0 FTE (37.5hrs/wk).
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Standard hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
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Requires extended periods of sitting, with some standing and walking (sometimes up and down stairs).
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Involves physical action requiring the ability to bend/crouch and reach above shoulder height.
What We Offer
Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include:
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3-weeks’ vacation
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Medical and Dental Coverage
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Health / Wellness Spending Accounts
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RRSP, Student Loan Repayment Program, and/or Mortgage Accelerator Payment Program (up to 5% match)
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Personal Days
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Floating Holiday
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Sick/Wellness Days
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Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
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Professional Development
How To Apply
If you are as passionate as we are about making a difference in people’s lives, please visit our career centre: Jobs at The Alex | The Alex.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will make every effort to accommodate candidate’s schedules and needs in all parts of the hiring process.
The Alex is committed to embedding the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity across the organization. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by equity-seeking groups and encourage (but not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters.
In accordance with our strategic priorities, we particularly encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as racialized* or Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit).
The term “racialized” is used here instead of the more outdated and inaccurate terms “racial minority, “visible minority”, “person of colour”, or “non-White”.
For further information about The Alex and its programs, we encourage you to visit our website at www.thealex.ca.
At The Alex, we place a high value on strong, ethical, and professional relationships between clients and primary care providers. Clear boundaries are essential to ensuring safe, respectful, and effective care. To protect clients, medical professionals and staff, employees and contractors of The Alex are not permitted to access internal physicians, nurses, mental health clinicians, or other allied health professional services during their employment.
We recognize that some applicants may have had, or may currently have, meaningful care relationships with The Alex at the time of applying. If you are currently a client and wish to continue in our recruitment process, you are asked to disclose your service provider relationship. Should you be hired, you will be required to transition your care to an external provider within your first 90 days of employment and maintain this external care relationship for the duration of your employment. Reasonable extensions of the 90-day deadline may be considered where absolutely necessary and in the sole discretion of The Alex.
This approach helps us maintain clear boundaries, uphold professional standards, and protect our workers’ rights to privacy and confidentiality.
8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
