Union: Non-Union
Base Location: Northreach Society Grande Prairie Administration Office, with multi‑site mobile outreach throughout Grande Prairie and travel to additional communities across the North Zone of Alberta.
Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Wage: Wage will be aligned with the applicable provincial collective agreement for LPNs and adjusted based on relevant nursing experience and total nursing hours.
Shifts: Monday to Friday, (8:30am - 4:30pm, depending on program needs and scheduling)
Vehicle Requirement: Yes
Application Deadline: Until suitable candidate is found
About Northreach Society
Northreach Society is a non‑profit organization based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, dedicated to improving health and well‑being across Northern Alberta. Our mission is to build a respectful, comprehensive, and dignified network of support for all populations through collaboration, education, health promotion, and injury prevention.
We provide a broad range of community‑based services, including overdose prevention, STBBI testing and support, harm‑reduction and injury‑prevention supply distribution, and additional health‑promotion initiatives. These include programs addressing food insecurity through our Helping Hands Division.
Guided by our vision of a safe and inclusive world free from discrimination, Northreach Society works to empower individuals and strengthen communities through innovation, compassion, and respect. Our organization is supported by a dedicated team of staff, collaborative partners, and a committed board of directors who work together to deliver essential programs that promote health, dignity, and community well‑being across the region.
Northreach Society strives to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and other racialized individuals, people with lived or living experience, and others who bring diverse perspectives. We are committed to equity in hiring and ensure that all candidates are fairly considered based on their strengths and experience.
Position Overview
The Naloxone Education Nurse is a key member of the Risk Reduction Team at Northreach Society, contributing to the full continuum of care for individuals experiencing homelessness, at risk of overdose or requiring additional health support. Guided by a risk reduction philosophy, this role focuses on distributing naloxone kits, providing overdose prevention education, and supporting individuals at risk. The position emphasizes injury prevention, health and wellness promotion, and risk reduction strategies related to substance use.
This role involves traveling to various sites across the City of Grande Prairie, with opportunities to engage in outreach and education in communities throughout Alberta’s North Zone.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Establish therapeutic, professional relationships with clients and community members using a non‑judgmental, risk reduction, and trauma‑informed approach.
- Provide evidence‑informed health education on overdose prevention, opioid poisoning recognition, emergency response, and safe naloxone administration.
- Distribute naloxone kits in accordance with organizational protocols, ensuring clients understand proper use and follow‑up care.
- Deliver outreach education and naloxone distribution to diverse populations, including rural and remote communities, Indigenous communities, and Métis Settlements, as requested and appropriate.
- Promote substance use prevention, risk reduction approaches, treatment options, and recovery‑oriented supports through health education and client‑focused care.
- Provide education and nursing support related to STBBIs, including prevention, testing pathways, and treatment navigation, within scope of practice.
- Apply clinical judgment to identify clients requiring further assessment or intervention and facilitate timely referrals and warm handoffs to health care, social services, or emergency supports.
- Collaborate with community members, health professionals, and partner organizations to support coordinated, client‑centered care and identify outreach or education opportunities.
- Participate in community engagement activities, awareness events, planning sessions, and committees as delegated and within role scope.
- Administer post‑education evaluation tools and contribute to quality improvement through documentation and feedback.
- Maintain client confidentiality and complete accurate, timely documentation of client interactions and supports provided, in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
- Manage naloxone inventory, monitor kit distribution, and complete required documentation and reporting in line with program and professional standards.
- Maintain current knowledge of overdose prevention, risk reduction, public health trends, and best practices through ongoing professional development.
- Support interdisciplinary team members and organizational initiatives while maintaining professional nursing accountability and boundaries.
Required Qualifications:
- LPN - Active registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA)
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)
Additional Requirements:
- Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check.
Additional Qualifications:
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel throughout the North Zone for outreach and community engagement.
- Proven experience in teaching and facilitating both small and large groups.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, sex work, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and Indigenous peoples.
- Background in risk reduction, addictions, or community health (asset).
- Strong understanding and advocacy for safer sex and safer drug-use practices.
- Knowledge of STBBI prevention and support services preferred.
- Familiarity with HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Syphilis, and other STBBIs.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, deliver engaging education sessions, and respond confidently in crisis situations.
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrates empathy, respect, and non‑judgment in all interactions, creating environments where clients feel safe, heard, and supported.
- Practices cultural humility through ongoing reflection, respect for diverse identities and lived experiences, and a strong commitment to reducing stigma and inequities.
- Adapts effectively to dynamic, fast‑changing, and non‑traditional work environments, responding flexibly and calmly to uncertainty.
- Applies sound judgment and problem‑solving skills to assess situations, identify priorities, and respond appropriately to urgent or complex needs in outreach and mobile settings.
- Consistently applies risk reduction principles, offering practical strategies to support safer substance use, injury prevention, and improved health outcomes.
- Communicates clearly, compassionately, and professionally with clients, colleagues, and community partners, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing positively to shared goals and coordinated service delivery.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills, accountability, and reliability in managing time, logistics, documentation, and responsibilities across multiple sites.
- Builds and maintains effective partnerships with health, housing, social, and community organizations to support access to integrated wrap‑around services.
- Maintains professional boundaries, situational awareness, and uses de‑escalation strategies to support the safety of clients, staff, and the broader community.
- Works independently with initiative and resourcefulness while remaining accountable to role expectations, professional standards, and team processes
Working conditions
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with flexibility to adjust hours or days as needed. Occasional after-hours tasks may be required and will be scheduled in advance. The role involves interaction with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance use, and other vulnerable populations. Physical requirements include a combination of standing, sitting, walking, and driving.
A reliable vehicle is required for commuting and for running errands within the community.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Licence/Certification:
- LPN (Nursing) License (required)
Location:
- Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5B6 (required)
Work Location: In person
