Recovery Outreach Specialist

Position #: Recovery Outreach Specialist

Expected Start Date: Asap

Facility: Meadow Lake Tribal Council

City/Town: Meadow Lake Saskatchewan

Department: Nursing

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 7.5 hours 8:30 to 5:00 pm with 1 hours unpaid lunch break

Salary or Pay Band: MLTC offers a competitive wage comparison with an “MLTC Premium” top up on salary. We also offer a comprehensive benefit plan including Dental, Extended Health, Sick Leave and a Pension Plan match.

Job Description: The MLTC Health & Social Development Department is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill full-time, permanent positions of Recovery Outreach Specialists. The Recovery Outreach Specialists report to the Addiction Medicine Program Lead and work as an integral member of the MLTC Addiction Medicine Program.

The Recovery Outreach Specialists provide holistic, community-based nursing care within MLTC communities to support individuals living with substance use disorders, including those with concurrent mental health conditions and co-occurring communicable or chronic diseases. This position plays a key role in delivering comprehensive addiction medicine services, including opioid agonist therapy (OAT), harm reduction initiatives, and strengthened continuity of STBBI care.

This role bridges clinical nursing practice and community-based outreach, prioritizing flexible, relationship-based care for individuals experiencing barriers to traditional health services. Care is delivered in a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented manner, grounded in dignity, respect, and hope.

Travel Required:  Yes

Education

• Advanced Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Practical Nursing

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing.
• Experienced in working in northern First Nation communities. 
• Experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and complex social needs.
• Proficiency in motivational interviewing, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, and case management.

Licenses

• Current registration in good standing, or eligibility for registration, with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRPNS).
• Current registration in good standing, or eligibility for registration, with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) or the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS).
   

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to speak/understand Cree/Dene and cultural competence is considered a valuable asset. 
• Ability to travel extensively and possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Proficient with computers, i.e., Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Demonstrate capability and performance in the areas of: working with minimal supervision, excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, initiative and adaptability, prioritizing multiple demands, working independently.
• Required Personal Characteristics: Trustworthy and respectful, approachable and accessible, flexible, collaborative.
• Willingness to travel and possession of a valid driver’s licence.
   

Other Information

• If you are interested, please apply at https://www.mltc.net/employment/

• Please be advised, applicants are required to submit: A letter of application, resume stating qualifications and work experience, copies of credentials, current RCMP Security Clearance (Criminal Record Check inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector Check), a copy of your valid driver’s license, and three (3) recent professional supervisory references.

• If you are having trouble with applying, please reach out to the HR Department at [email protected]

• For more information, please contact Trina Cappelle @ (306) 236-5817.

• Deadline:  Thursday, July 30, 2026