Licensed Practical Nurse

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Opioid Dependency Program. The LPN is responsible for welcoming, providing medical oversight and supervision of the clients in the program. The LPN supports Case Management of the clients in the program including Opiate Dependency Treatment and Narcotic Transition Services through local and provincial resources including the Virtual Opiate Dependency Program. The LPN liaises with local partners to provide the best possible care to clients of the service. The LPN works collaboratively with other members of the team, other Addiction and Mental Health programs, other AHS programs, and other non-AHS programs to create connections and support ongoing care of clients. The LPN is supervised by the Assistant Head Nurse of the program, and reports to the Program Manager. The LPN has a strong understanding and knowledge of addiction and mental health programming, strong collaborative skills, and the ability to liaise with other internal, allied, contracted, and community stakeholders to facilitate timely care to individuals experiencing problems related to alcohol, opioid, other drug, tobacco, and co-occurring addiction and mental health problems. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

As Required.

Connect Care Experience. Experience working in an Addiction and Mental Health setting.