In your role as Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) – Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP), you will report to the Manager, VODP and you will provide a broad range of services primarily focused on supporting clients. As an RPN, you will work within an interdisciplinary team to provide harm reduction focused, culturally appropriate assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, education and referral services for opioid dependent clients and their families. You will act as an extension of the physician, providing direct patient care through virtual technology platforms. You will support clients with the initiation and ongoing treatment of Suboxone or Methadone. Perform rapid nursing assessments and screening to ensure safety and mitigate risks associated with medication management. Tasks include monitoring prescription changes, facilitating changes with doses, monitoring urine drug screen results, ensuring the VODP physician is apprised of patient status and supporting the client’s general physical and emotional health related to addiction. Collaborate with pharmacies, labs, emergency departments, physicians, and existing Addiction and Mental Health Services. Monitor client risk and complete suicide risk screening and assessments as deemed necessary. You will engage in collaborative decision-making within the internal team and with external stakeholders in finding solutions and resources to support individuals with an opioid dependency. The successful applicant is an assertive, proactive individual with strong foundation in mental health and addictions. The successful applicant will excel at working professionally and independently in a collaborative, fast-paced, positive team environment that requires excellent assessment prioritization, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
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: Virtual Opioid Dependency Program
- Primary Location: Centennial Ctr MH & Brain Inj
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 18-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 13-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 13-JAN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 19
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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). 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:
Direct experience in case management, group and individual counselling, knowledge of the process of addictions and various theoretical models that guide intervention. Working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Suicide Risk Assessment. Knowledge of Opioid Treatment Medications. Working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing. 3-4 years of recent experience working with individuals seeking treatment of substance use concerns. Accurate keyboarding skills of minimum 60 wpm and proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel), Zoom, Genesis etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Virtual experience preferred. Completion of ODT Training education.
