Salary Range: $41.02 To $45.12 Annually Do you have a passion for working with individuals who are going through significant substance use and/or mental health issues? Do you want to work with a multidisciplinary team that offers support services in evidence-based Assertive Community Treatment? If so, this position may be for you! Who We Are Since 1973, The Alex has been a community-based, not-for-profit organization providing integrated primary health care, community support services, and housing-focused programs to individuals and families who experience barriers to accessing traditional health, housing, and social service systems. Services are grounded in principles of health equity, low-barrier access, trauma-informed practice, cultural safety, harm reduction, and person-centered care. The Pathways Assertive Outreach (PAO) program is a non-housing support service that operates as an evidence-based Assertive Community Treatment team, practicing within the ACT Fidelity framework and guided by Recovery and Assertive Engagement principles. Services are delivered by a transdisciplinary team, and the program prioritizes continuity of care for individuals with a chronic primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness. Reporting to the Clinical Team Lead, the Registered Nurse (RN) is a key team member of the Pathways Assertive Outreach program. The RN is responsible for providing medical interventions to support program participants in achieving stability and wellness while reintegrating into the community. Some of the interventions provided by the RN include assessment, treatment, education, orientation, referral, urgent response,



and triage for program participants. Furthermore, the RN contributes to various needs and is responsive to ACT Team duties. This is apart-time, contract position for one year from the hire date. What You Will Do Program Philosophy Offer culturally sensitive services, where indicated. Uphold the principles of ACT Model, Harm Reduction, Housing First and Trauma Informed Care. Understand the Residential Tenancy Act, Mental Health Act and Community Treatment Orders. Understand and follow program policies and procedures. Administrative Complete monthly evidence-based assessment tools with program participants and required data entry. Create, implement and update participant-centered service plan goals, safety planning, housing support plans. Complete administrative tasks, workflow processes, and task tracking to ensure the timely and effective completion of nursing responsibilities. Complete required documentation with excellence, in accordance with agency policy and procedures, and respective of skilled college requirements. Participant Care Provide single-staff, assertive outreach services to individuals with significant mental health and addiction concerns (predominantly Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective and Bipolar Disorder). Support program participants who experience acute, severe and persistent mental health and substance use disorders. Provide provision of nursing care in collaboration with the Housing First Medical Clinic. Perform assessments, offer health education, engage in illness prevention, and connect participants to health resources. Perform laboratory procedures and prepare specimens for

📌 Registered Nurse (Calgary)
🏢 Alexandra Comm Hlth Ctr
📍 Calgary