Posted 10 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Recovery Alberta
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Recovery Alberta is hiring a temporary Licensed Practical Nurse for its 16-bed Fort McMurray Recovery Centre, a 28-day residential addiction program. The role provides overnight nursing care as part of an interprofessional team, with a rotating night shift, pay of $33.16 to $43.42 per hour, and a Fort McMurray allowance up to $12,480 per year.
Responsibilities:
- Provide safe, quality, person-centred nursing care
- Assess and respond to client health concerns overnight
- Work within an interprofessional health care team
- Follow Recovery Alberta policies and procedures
Requirements summary:
- Accredited practical nurse education program
- CLHA registration or eligibility
- Current BCLS-HCP certification
- One year working with substance use disorders
- Suicide risk screening and safety planning experience
- Preferred: withdrawal management or bed-based addiction treatment experience
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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 |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 37 |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CLHA registration, BCLS-HCP |
| 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.
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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.
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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. This temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is being introduced to evaluate the benefits of overnight nursing coverage in enhancing continuity of care, supporting timely assessment and response to health concerns, and promoting the safety and well-being of individuals throughout their recovery journey. The position will help assess the value of overnight nursing support in meeting client needs and informing future service delivery. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS 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: Recovery Centre
- Primary Location: Fort McMurray Recovery Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2027
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Nights
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $33.16
- Maximum Salary: $43.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders; 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 and staffing commitments. Knowledge and experience of suicide risk screenings, assessments and safety planning.
Preferred Qualifications:Individuals with prior experience in withdrawal management and bed-based addiction treatment experience would be considered an asset.
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