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Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Recovery Alberta
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Recovery Alberta is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its Recovery Response Team, based at the Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre. The nurse responds to opioid-related emergencies in the surrounding community and provides assessments, overdose response, naloxone distribution and referrals. The posting states shifts on days and nights in a 16-week rotation, with a salary of $33.16 to $43.42 per hour, a vehicle provided and a class 5 driver's licence required.
Responsibilities:
- Rapid response to opioid-related emergencies in the community
- Comprehensive physical and mental health assessments
- Clinical interventions including overdose response
- Naloxone distribution, health education and referrals
Requirements summary:
- Accredited practical nurse education program
- Active or eligible for CLHA registration and practice permit
- Current BCLS-HCP certification
- 1-2 years in addiction, mental health, emergency or shelter setting
- Valid class 5 driver's licence
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- 2026-10-31
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- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 11.08 |
| Schedule | day, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Hospital or clinic, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CLHA registration, BCLS-HCP |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical Nursing |
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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 | 397 |
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Your Opportunity:
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will function as the health care provided on a rapid response team responding to opioid related emergencies in the community surrounding the SMCHC. This position is responsible for providing health care interventions in either the community setting, or within a health care facility. This role includes comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, clinical interventions (e.g. overdose response), naloxone distribution, health education and support, and referrals to other health & social services. Other duties may include basic wound care. The Recovery Response Team services are offered at, or out of the Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre.
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 Response Team
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 0.52
- Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 16
- Shifts per cycle: 29
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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:1-2 years' experience in addiction and mental health, emergency, or shelter setting. Valid class 5 driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:Client Centered counseling and education, particularly with people who use drugs and alcohol. Working with people who use drugs and/or people living with HIV/HCV. Working with diverse populations. Recent experience in mental health and/or addictions and harm reduction and/or emergency department. Strong knowledge and experience responding to opioid poisonings.
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