Registered Nurse at Alexandra Comm Hlth Ctr

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Scope Of Practice, Active Listening, Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health Support, Addictions Support, Communication, Organization, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Trauma-Informed Care, Point-Of-Care Testing, Wound Care, Health System Navigation, Advocacy, Harm Reduction, Documentation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in the community? Are you passionate about delivering healthcare outside the walls of a traditional clinic directly to individuals who need it most? If so, apply today and bring your innovative ideas to life at The Alex! What We Do The Alex is a beacon of hope for Calgary’s most vulnerable citizens, offering wrap-around health care, housing, social, and wellness programs. With a patient and client-centered approach, we envision a community where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive. Our mission is to improve quality of life through accessible and integrated health, housing, and social services. With five decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for tackling tough health and social issues, guiding individuals on their journey from crisis to wellness, and from challenge to change. The Alex Mobile Care Clinic delivers barrier-free health care directly to individuals in need across Calgary. Operating from a specially equipped vehicle, our multidisciplinary team provides primary care, mental health support, addiction services, and social care to individuals experiencing homelessness or facing challenges accessing traditional care. Rooted in harm reduction and trauma-informed practices, the Mobile Care Clinic meets people where they are, physically and emotionally, offering compassionate, dignified care on wheels. Reporting to the clinic manager, the RN works to full scope of practice through the application of knowledge to “assist clients in meeting their health needs in whatever setting, complexity and situation they occur throughout the life span. Scope of practice includes all the interventions that registered nurses are authorized, educated and competent to perform. It is limited by the specific competencies of the individual registered nurse to perform the activities necessary for the client population with whom that nurse practice, within applicable legislation and requirements of the employers as described in employer policies.” — College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, Scope of practice for Registered Nurses, 2011. This is a full-time, contract position until November 1, 2027. What Will You Do: * Collaborative Outreach Practice: Work independently and in close partnership with a Peer Support Worker, integrating their lived experience into outreach strategies and environments. Engage collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and low-barrier care. * Community-Based Chronic Disease Management: Provide assessment, education, and support for clients managing chronic conditions in non-traditional settings. Use Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) tools (e.g., blood glucose, A1C, cholesterol, HIV/HCV, pregnancy tests) to guide timely clinical decisions and promote client engagement in managing their health. * Mental Health & Substance Use Support: Deliver compassionate, low-barrier support for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. Connect clients to appropriate services and provide warm handovers when needed, with a focus on trauma-informed care. * Sexual & Reproductive Health Services: Provide inclusive and confidential care related to contraception, menstrual health, STI prevention and testing, and healthy relationships. Use POCT to deliver immediate results when appropriate and available and ensure connection to follow-up care. * Wound Care & Basic Nursing Interventions: Deliver wound care, dressing changes, and other nursing procedures in a range of outreach environments, adapting to client needs while maintaining safety and dignity. * Health System Navigation & Advocacy: Actively support clients in navigating the health care system, including primary care, specialists, diagnostics, hospitals, mental health, addictions, and social services. Provide advocacy, appointment coordination, and accompaniment to reduce barriers and ensure continuity of care. * Flexible, Low-Barrier Service Delivery: Offer accessible, client-centered care in diverse settings such as encampments, shelters, drop-ins, and public spaces. The majority of care will be on a mobile van specially outfitted with clinic space. Use harm reduction principles and a trauma-informed approach to meet clients where they are. * Data-Informed Practice: Document outreach encounters accurately and use data to inform clinical decisions, service planning, and advocacy for population health improvements. * Other Duties as Required: Carry out additional responsibilities as needed to support the outreach program’s goals and respond to the evolving needs of the community. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Understanding regarding nursing scope of practice within community/primary care and outreach setting. * Expertise in active listening and motivational interviewing. * Experience and knowledge in providing addictions and mental health support. * Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization & critical thinking skills. * Strong skills in collaborating with team members and physicians. * Maintains an individual’s dignity and self-worth during all interactions. * Experience with trauma informed care an asset. * Ability to provide evidence-based care. * Ability to work well in a team setting and independently. * Excellent computer skills are required. * Strong health assessment and documentation skills. * Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and be flexible in a very dynamic work environment. * Accepts, implements, and evaluates change with a positive attitude. * Phlebotomy and wound care experience is an asset. What You Bring: * Graduate of an accredited degree program in nursing. * Active practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). * 3-5 years recent experience in a primary care setting. * A class 5 driver’s license, a personal vehicle for business use, and a clean 3-year drivers abstract are required. * Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire date; certification must be valid for a minimum of 6 months upon hire. * A satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record clearance and child welfare intervention check are required. * Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action is preferred. Work Environment and Hours: * Predominantly outreach with some in-office components (4539 6th Street NE, Calgary). * Standard Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; some scheduling flexibility may be available and required. * Requires extended periods of sitting, with some standing and walking (sometimes up and down stairs). * Involves physical action requiring the ability to bend/crouch and reach above shoulder height. * Outreach or home visits as needed. * Occasional driving may be required as part of work duties. * Occasional time outside in all weather conditions. Driving on behalf of The Alex: This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes. Candidates must show proof of a class 5 driver's license, a personal vehicle, and a clean 3-year drivers abstract. Candidates must also agree to maintain $2 million liability insurance on their personal vehicle, and consent to the possibility of an annual driver's abstract review to meet our insurance provider’s requirements. Mileage will be reimbursed in alignment with the CRA guidelines. Driving a fleet vehicle at The Alex also requires that candidates are at least 21 years of age with a minimum of three (3) years driving experience. What We Offer Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include: * 3-weeks’ vacation * Medical and Dental Coverage * Health / Wellness Spending Accounts * RRSP, Student Loan Repayment Program and/or Mortgage Repayment Accelerator Program (up to 5% match) * Personal Days * Floating Holiday * Sick/Wellness Days * Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) * Professional Development How To Apply If you are as passionate as we are about making a difference in people’s lives, please visit our career centre: Jobs at The Alex | The Alex [https://www.thealex.ca/careers/]. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will make every effort to accommodate candidate’s schedules and needs in all parts of the hiring process. The Alex is committed to embedding the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity across the organization. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by equity-seeking groups and encourage (but not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters. In accordance with our strategic priorities, we particularly encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as racialized* or Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit). *The term “racialized” is used here instead of the more outdated and inaccurate terms “racial minority, “visible minority”, “person of colour”, or “non-White”. For further information about The Alex and its programs, we encourage you to visit our website at www.thealex.ca Standard Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will provide collaborative outreach practice, working with interdisciplinary teams to deliver low-barrier care, including chronic disease management using Point-of-Care Testing tools. Responsibilities also involve delivering mental health, substance use, and sexual/reproductive health services in diverse, non-traditional settings like a mobile clinic.