Registered Nurse

Program: Blood Tribe Recovery Community

At the Blood Tribe Iitakamotsiipiohsopi Recovery Community, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to addiction recovery supports for individuals from across Alberta. We welcome adults aged 18 and older, of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. We strive to provide an inclusive, culturally grounded, and trauma-informed environment where all clients feel respected, safe, and supported.

Located in Moses Lake, Alberta, the Blood Tribe Iitakamotsiipiohsopi Recovery Community supports individuals living with substance use challenges on their journey toward sustainable recovery and wellness. We offer a full continuum of recovery-oriented care within a community-based healing environment, emphasizing personal growth, cultural connection, and long-term well-being.

Our goal is that each person who comes through our doors leaves with strengthened life skills, renewed purpose, and the tools and relationships needed to maintain recovery, restore balance, and reconnect with family, community, and self.

Reporting to the Nursing Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to individuals undergoing addiction treatment. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will assess clients’ health needs, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate care delivery to promote optimal outcomes and support long-term recovery.

Role-specific Accountabilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of clients upon admission, including physical, psychological, and substance use history, to develop personalized care plans.
• Administer medications, including detoxification protocols and maintenance medications for opioid use disorder (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine), and monitor clients’ response to treatment.
• Monitor clients’ vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and other health indicators, and intervene promptly to address any emergent or urgent medical concerns.
• Provide health education and counseling to clients and their families regarding medication management, disease prevention, and self-care practices to support recovery.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and psychoeducational workshops on topics related to health promotion, relapse prevention, and coping skills development.
• Document all nursing assessments, interventions, and client responses accurately and in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary team meetings to review client progress, adjust care plans as needed, and ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct regular health screenings and assessments to identify any co-occurring medical conditions or infectious diseases (e.g., HIV, hepatitis) and facilitate referrals for specialized care as appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency medical care as needed, including responding to medical emergencies and coordinating transportation to acute care facilities if necessary.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program and current licence with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in addiction treatment, psychiatric/mental health, or behavioral health settings.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to recognize signs and symptoms of substance use disorders, withdrawal syndromes, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Compassionate and nonjudgmental approach to caring for individuals with substance abuse disorders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with compassion and confidentiality.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation
• Successfully complete and pass a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check prior to initiating employment and annually thereafter.

Salary Range:

• In accordance with the Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. salary grid.

Deadline for Application:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Copies of Credentials, Current Criminal Record, including vulnerable sector Check and Three (3) updated references to:

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.

C/O:  Human Resources

P.O. Box 229

STANDOFF, AB   T0L 1Y0

FAX :  403-737-3985

E-mail : recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.