Posted 10 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Recovery Alberta
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Recovery Alberta is hiring casual Licensed Practical Nurses for its 16-bed Fort McMurray Recovery Centre, a residential addiction program with a 28-day stay. The role is mainly overnight nursing support for clients, working within an interprofessional team. The posting states a pay range of $33.16 to $43.42 per hour plus a Fort McMurray Allowance of up to $12,480 per year.
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing support to residents in a 16-bed addiction recovery program
- Assess and respond to residents' health concerns, mostly on overnight shifts
- Support continuity of care and resident safety and well-being
- Help evaluate overnight nursing coverage
Requirements summary:
- Accredited practical nurse education program completed
- Eligible for registration with the CLHA
- Current BCLS-HCP certification
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Bed-based treatment or withdrawal management experience is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CLHA practice permit, BCLS-HCP |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Recovery Alberta
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Recovery Alberta provides mental health & addiction and correctional health services for all Albertans.
Full company description
Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.
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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mental Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 418 |
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Your Opportunity:
The Fort McMurray Recovery Centre is a 16-bed, intensive, recovery-focused addiction program offering a structured 28-day residential stay. Casual LPNs, primarily working overnight shifts, will provide nursing support to promote continuity of care, facilitate timely assessment and response to health concerns, and enhance the safety and well-being of individuals throughout their recovery journey. This casual role will also support the evaluation of overnight nursing coverage to determine its benefits in meeting client needs and informing future service delivery. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, RA currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Description:
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 Recovery Alberta 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 Recovery Alberta.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Fort McMurray Recovery Centre
- Primary Location: Fort McMurray Recovery Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: Varies
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $33.16
- Maximum Salary: $43.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental, person-centered care; and a proven record of reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependability in meeting scheduled shifts.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience in working in bed-based treatment or withdrawal management would be considered an asset.
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