Licensed Practical Nurse

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre (SMCHC) is the home of Recovery Albertas’ community-based supervised consumption site (SCS). The SCS services are part of a range of evidence-based services that support prevention, harm reduction and treatment for Albertans living with substance use challenges. SCS provides a place where people can use drugs in a monitored, hygienic environment to reduce harm from substance use while offering wrap-around services such as counselling, social work and referrals to services such as housing and treatment (e.g. opioid-dependency treatment, detox). Under the direction of the Safeworks Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse - Supervised Consumption is responsible for providing interventions within a harm reduction model at the Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre Supervised Consumption Site. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/ RPN) will be responsible for comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, critical thinking and clinical problem solving with the team, delivery of harm reduction supplies, supervised consumption clinical interventions and education (e.g. overdose management), de-escalation techniques, naloxone distribution, sexual health and other health education and support, and referrals to other health & social services. As the RN/ RPN, you will be required to interact effectively with diverse populations including gender, cultural, sexual and socio-economic, particularly the unhoused and people who use drugs. Safeworks is a pioneer in facilitating access to comprehensive care for vulnerable populations. This is your chance to be a part of this ground-breaking program! 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.

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 AHS 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 AHS.

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Minimum two years' working as an LPN in emergency, forensic psychiatry, mental health or correctional services. Knowledge and experience working with both diverse and vulnerable populations. Working with a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge and experience with harm reduction based theories and practices.

Addictions and Mental Health experience. Previous experience in harm reduction and overdose response. Working with diverse and/or marginalized populations, particularly the homeless and people who use substances. Knowledge of problems encountered by Indigenous people in using health care services, and of health care systems providing care to Indigenous people. Knowledge of an Indigenous language.