Intake Nurse

Overview

Posted Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM

About Us

At the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (the DI), we are dedicated to serving our community with kindness. Our mission – to work with community to end homelessness, one person at a time – goes beyond providing immediate support; we strive to create an environment where individuals can regain their confidence and rebuild their lives.

We are more than an emergency shelter. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that everyone who walks through our doors feels welcomed, respected, and valued. What sets us apart is our holistic approach to support. We offer not only safe and comfortable accommodation and meals but also access to essential resources such as health and recovery services, and housing supports.

All of our programs, including emergency shelter, are low-barrier, trauma-informed, housing-focused, and recovery-oriented, aimed at supporting Calgary’s most vulnerable citizens. And our doors are always open.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Health & Recovery Services, the Intake Nurse works in the Withdrawal Management and Recovery Transition programs to support clients in various stages of their recovery. The Withdrawal Management program provides medical and social supports to clients experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms while the Recovery Transition program provides temporary housing and supports to individuals who are no longer in an acute withdrawal phase and are working towards stabilization and other recovery-oriented goals.

The Intake Nurse assesses and triages individuals requesting admission, initiates discharge planning and referral support, and participates in bed management within both programs. The Intake Nurse is an integral part of the integrated ROSC team and aids with direct day-to-day client care and nursing care within the Withdrawal Management and Recovery Transitions program.

Time Commitment

40 hours per rotation with 4 days on and 3 days off. Some unusual hours may be required from time to time. Hours are generally 0600–1600, with a rotation of Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday; schedules may be altered at management’s discretion.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Triage incoming referrals to the Withdrawal Management Program from all sources and assess clients at intake to determine eligibility and priority for admission.
• Assist with the admission process by documenting assessments and collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team within the Withdrawal Management program.
• Assist with Licensed Practical Nurse and Recovery Care Worker duties when time allows, including housekeeping, direct client care, medication administration, client assessments, case management and discharge planning, client programming activities, and administrative tasks.
• Discuss treatment goals and desired outcomes with clients after the acute withdrawal phase ends to initiate a discharge plan; assist clients in applying for treatment centres or other discharge destinations if they pursue ongoing recovery.
• Coordinate services with team members within the Withdrawal Management and Recovery Transition programs, the Emergency Shelter, and community partners according to policies and standards.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, client rounds, and ongoing professional development.
• Participate in health teaching including preventative concepts concerning Hepatitis A, B, C and HIV, condom usage, nutrition, STBBIs, sanitation, personal hygiene, post-op, and prenatal care.
• Ensure all required data is entered accurately into organizational databases including the DI Guestbook Database and client EMR in accordance with DI policy and nursing standards.
• Conduct assessments and implement health management strategies; provide evaluation, follow-up, and modifications to care plans; assist with disease management and health promotion; improve the quality and provision of care.
• Perform other related tasks as approved by the Team Lead, Manager, and DI Directors.

Required Competencies and Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited two-year Practical Nursing diploma.
• Registration with the College of Licensed…