Nurse Practitioner
Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the Lethbridge Opioid Dependency Program. The NP is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and providing medical oversight of the clients in the program. The NP supports Case Management of the clients in the program including Narcotic Transition Services and Opioid Agonist Treatment through local and provincial resources including the Virtual Opiate Dependency Program. The NP provides a Primary Care perspective on clients accessing the service. The NP works collaboratively with other members of the team, other Recovery Alberta programs, and other non-Recovery Alberta programs to create connections and support ongoing care of clients. The NP is supervised by the Assistant Head Nurse of the program, and reports to the Program Manager. The NP has an expert understanding and knowledge of mental health and addiction services, 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 mental health and addiction 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.
Description:
As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan. You will be responsible for integrating clinical skills associated with nursing and medicine to assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatment, and perform procedures to manage and meet the health needs of patients. Additionally, you will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership and Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems. PLEASE NOTE: This position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP). For more information on this union, please contact AUNP: https://www.aunp.ca/
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Nurse Practitioner
- Union: AUNP
- Unit and Program: Opioid Dependency Program
- Primary Location: Opioid Dependency Program Leth
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 27-FEB-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-MAR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 27-FEB-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $62.74
- Maximum Salary: $72.00
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, with a minimum of a Master's degree. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar, including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Recent clinical experience in area of practice. Meet requirements for education and/or preceptorship for the category of prescribing of Suboxone® and methadone applicable to their practice.
Preferred Qualifications:At least 2 years nursing experience in an Opiate Dependency Treatment program, Supervised Consumption Site, or other relevant Addiction and Mental Health setting within the last 5 years is preferred. Strong ability to create and manage complex care plans. Computer proficiency preferred. Experience providing support to vulnerable clients preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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