Instructor

Alberta Health Services; Fort Vermilion; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote retention allowance

Relocation assistance

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks an Instructor for Emergency and Acute Care in Fort Vermilion to lead education for nursing staff, coordinate onboarding, and drive clinical development across the acute and emergency care teams.

You will partner with management, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to plan, implement and evaluate education programs that align with organizational goals and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Accredited nursing education program completed.
• CRNA registration / practice permit with CRNA.
• BCLS-HCP certification (Basic Cardiac Life Support).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of nursing education for onboarding and continuing education.
• Collaborate with management and clinical partners to promote evidence-informed practice.
• Mentor staff and support staff competency across emergency and acute care; drive quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Rural acute care experience

ACLS

PALS

NRP

CTAS

FHS

Connect Care

Education

Accredited nursing education program

CRNA registration / practice permit

Job description

Make a lasting impact on healthcare while enjoying the rewards of rural living. As the Instructor for Emergency and Acute Care in Fort Vermilion, you will be a clinical practice leader dedicated to advancing excellence in patient care through education, professional development, quality improvement, and evidence-informed practice. Working collaboratively with managers, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and operational leaders, you will assess learning needs, develop educational strategies, and support staff competency across emergency and acute care. You will design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate educational initiatives that support onboarding, orientation, continuing education, professional practice development, and organizational change. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence patient outcomes by mentoring staff, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. From supporting new graduates as they transition into practice to coaching experienced clinicians through evolving healthcare practices, your leadership will strengthen teams and enhance care delivery throughout the region. Fort Vermilion provides a welcoming community, affordable living, exceptional work-life balance, and access to Alberta's stunning northern landscapes. Here, your contributions are recognized, your expertise is valued, and your impact is visible every day. AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Relocation assistance available. This position may qualify for a $15,000 to $20,000 Recruitment Incentive. Please visit rcif-una.ca for more details.

Description:

As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator in support of both nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary clinical team. You will take a leadership role in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff including orientation, compulsory and continuing education, and clinical development. You will collaborate with management and internal partners to promote standards of clinical, educational and evidence informed practice. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values.

• Classification: Instructor
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Acute, ER, LTC
• Primary Location: Ft Vermilion Gen Hos/Mntl Hlth
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $48.76
• Maximum Salary: $66.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Instructor
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Acute, ER, LTC
• Primary Location: Ft Vermilion Gen Hos/Mntl Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $48.76
• Maximum Salary: $66.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited nursing education program.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) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications: Minimum 3 years' experience in Acute Care or Emergency Department.

Preferred Qualifications: Leadership and Process Change Experience, Recent Emergency Department Experience, Rural Acute Care Experience, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CTAS, FHS, Connect Care.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.