Nurse Practitioner

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Calgary is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their Chronic Pain Consult Service team. The role involves independent clinical assessments, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and providing education. The ideal candidate will have advanced practice competencies and a strong background in pain management.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation as part of the Chronic Pain Consult Service team.
• Conduct clinical assessments and manage patient care across four adult acute care sites.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Team Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or higher from an approved Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

Connect Care (EPIC)

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Program Manager, Calgary Pain Program, Alberta Health Services, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) works independently within their scope of practice to provide expert consultation as part of the Chronic Pain Consult Service (CPCS) team. The CPCS offers medication and pain management suggestions for patients with chronic non-cancer pain, acute-on-chronic pain, or developing into chronic pain, across four adult acute care sites in Calgary. The NP collaborates with a multidisciplinary team at the Chronic Pain Centre (CPC) at Richmond Road Diagnostic Treatment Centre, supporting family physicians and assisting clients in managing neuromusculoskeletal and headache pain. The role involves approximately 80-90% clinical assessment and management, with additional responsibilities including education sessions for students, staff, and patients, and contributing to research and leadership within the service.

Position Description:

The NP provides comprehensive health services across the lifespan, integrating nursing and medical skills to assess, diagnose, prescribe, and perform procedures. The role emphasizes enhancing care quality, optimizing health systems, and informing healthcare practices through advanced practice competencies. This position is unionized under the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP).

Details:

• Classification: Nurse Practitioner
• Union: AUNP
• Location: Richmond Road Diagnostic Treatment Centre
• FTE: 0.00 (Casual/Relief)
• Shift Pattern: Days, 7.75 hours per shift
• Salary Range: $62.74 - $72.00 per hour
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License and Vehicle

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher from an approved Nurse Practitioner program
• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) as a Nurse Practitioner
• Provisional or full licensure, with triplicate prescribing privileges
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in adult acute or ambulatory care (3+ years preferred)
• Experience in chronic pain management and familiarity with related interventions and medications
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and Connect Care (EPIC)
• Strong communication, teaching, and team collaboration skills

Application Details:

Application deadline: 21-MAY-2025

Start date: 09-JUN-2025