Instructor

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer seeks an experienced Instructor to join the Emergency Department as a capable CNE and educator for nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team. You will lead orientation, compulsory and continuing education, coordinate development, and promote evidence-informed practice while ensuring safe, patient- and family-centred care.

The role requires 7 years of Emergency Nursing experience, active CRNA registration, ACLS/CTAS/TNCC/PALS/ENPC credentials, and strong

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• 7 years of current Emergency Nursing experience as a Senior level nurse (Charge capable).
• Recent preceptorship experience in the Preceptor role.
• Involvement with process improvement/quality initiatives or working groups.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to resolve conflicts.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and assist in patient handling.
• Up-to-date certifications: ACLS, CTAS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, ENPEP (proof before interview).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with management and internal partners to promote best practices.
• Provide safe, quality patient- and family-centered care.
• Support orientation and continuing education programs and clinical development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education materials

Education

Nursing education program

CRNA registration or eligibility

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Come join the fast-paced team in the Emergency Department! We are the main referral center for Central Zone. Your experience and knowledge will have a positive impact on the staff and patients in this dynamic and high performing department. You will be offered a supportive environment to grow your skills as a CNE in the Emergency Department. You will use your skills as an effective communicator to provide education and guidance that is respectful, timely, clear, inclusive, and transparent. Your project management skills will support responsive answers to inquiries and timely completion of projects. Your leadership skills will demonstrate your ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve common goals, especially when faced with diverse opinions among team members.

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: Emergency
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.95
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-MAY-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 18
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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:

• 7 years of current Emergency Nurse experience as a Registered Nurse Senior level trained Emergency Nurse fluent in all roles within the department including Charge trained.
• Recent Preceptorship experience in the Preceptor Role.
• Recent involvement with process improvement/quality initiatives and or working groups.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict.
• Application package provides examples of excellent communication skills.
• In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients.
• You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment.
• Up to date certifications: ACLS, CTAS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, ENPEP (Must provide certificates prior to interview).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CAN or CNE) an asset.
• Preference to those who can demonstrate excellent assessment skills, organizational skills, patient care skills, and leadership skills.
• Experience developing education materials for both staff and patients is preferred.
• Experience teaching and facilitating small and large groups and experience with in-service and program development, implementation and evaluation is an asset.