Clinical Nurse Specialist

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead advanced nursing practice and apply in-depth theory and skills to complex patient needs. The CNS will function as a leader, consultant, educator and researcher within a clinical specialty, collaborating with the health care team to deliver holistic, safe and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes coaching, knowledge transfer, and evidence-informed practice across acute and community settings while aligning with organizational

Qualifications

• Advanced nursing practice and leadership skills required.
• Registration with CRNA and relevant nursing certifications.
• Experience in care of complex medical patients and older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care and leadership within the CNS role.
• Serve as consultant, educator and researcher in a clinical specialty.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver holistic, patient and family centred care.
• Engage in knowledge transfer and quality improvement within the unit.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Education

Clinical expertise

BCLS-HCP

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

CRNA registration

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will provide an advanced level of nursing practice that maximizes the application of in-depth nursing theory, knowledge and skills in meeting the complex health care needs of individuals, families and communities. You will function as a nursing practice leader, consultant, expert practitioner, educator and researcher within a clinical specialty area. You will balance various roles depending upon the needs of the patient population and the healthcare team, collaborating on the provision of holistic and comprehensive care. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values.

Classification

• Classification Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Union United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program ISFL North UNA
• Primary Location Southport
• Location Details As Per Location
• Multi-Site At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE 0.00
• Posting End Date 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class Casual/Relief
• Date Available 29-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks Varies
• Shifts per cycle Varies
• Shift Pattern Days
• Days Off Other
• Minimum Salary $51.19
• Maximum Salary $70.05
• Vehicle Requirement Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years recent experience in care of complex medical clients with a specialty focus in the care of the older adult population.
• Minimum of 5 years of formalized teaching experience with demonstrated capacity in establishing knowledge transfer.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience navigating care within the continuing care or community model.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate clients through the healthcare system from acute to community based on client need and competency development in the community settings.
• Proven ability to engage clients with addictions, mental health, unsafe smoking and behavioral issues and develop effective care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies in a quickly changing environment.
• Knowledge and skills related to application of learning principles for diverse audiences required.
• Demonstrated history of creating respectful, collaborative partnerships with contracted service providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication required.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with clients with dementia.
• Proven ability to adapt to a changing work environment, competing priorities with professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision required.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.