Aakom-Kiyii Health Services - Registered Nurse; RN

Aakom-Kiyii Health Services - Registered Nurse (RN)

General Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers direct clinical care and wellness support for participants at Aakom-Kiyii Health Services (AKHS). This includes providing nursing assessments, medication administration, and detox support, while also participating in community health promotion. Guided by trauma-informed and culturally safe practices, the RN plays a central role in client care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Provide nursing care including assessments, wound care, and medication administration
• Support clients during detox, monitoring vitals and managing withdrawal symptoms
• Collaborate with medical and wellness teams to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation
• Participate in health promotion and outreach events
• Assist with intake and discharge planning for detox clients
• Respond to emergencies and provide medical stabilization
• Adhere to infection control standards and safety protocols
• Engage in continuous learning and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

• Skilled in clinical assessments, medication administration, and care planning
• Knowledge of detox protocols, chronic disease management, and infection prevention
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective in crisis response, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation techniques
• Emotionally resilient and able to work in high-pressure environments
• Familiarity with Piikani Nation governance, culture, and language is an asset
• Proficient in electronic medical records and clinical systems

• Completion of accredited nursing education program
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
• Current BCLS-HCP certification
• Experience in community, addiction, or harm-reduction settings is preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Competent with Microsoft 365 and EMR systems

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of credentials
• Recent (within 30 days) criminal record check, intervention record check

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care