Nurse Practitioner

Alberta Health Services; Town of Sylvan Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Nurse Practitioner, where you will deliver advanced ambulatory care in a supportive environment. This role allows you to fully utilize your clinical skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients across various health needs. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and optimizing health systems. With a focus on patient-centered services, you will play a vital role in enhancing healthcare delivery in Central Alberta. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have an approved Nurse Practitioner program completion.
• Active registration with CRNA on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan.
• Integrate clinical skills from nursing and medicine to meet health needs.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Prescribing Treatments

Advanced Practice Nursing Competencies

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services is evolving with the times, and we invite you to join our multidisciplinary team providing Advanced Ambulatory Care to Central Alberta patients in a positive, efficient, and patient-focused environment. As a successful Nurse Practitioner (NP) candidate, you will work to your full scope of practice, integrating clinical skills from both nursing and medicine. Your role will involve assessing, diagnosing, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing treatments, and performing procedures to address and meet patients' health needs. The role encompasses the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and disposition of patients, catering to a range of CTAS 2-5 cases. Onsite services include laboratory and X-ray facilities. There are no inpatient beds or monitoring available. Established protocols are in place for patients requiring emergent care (911) and higher levels of care (RAAPID). Consultation support is accessible via RAAPID, including Red Deer Regional Hospital (RDRH) Emergency (ER), RDRH specialties, and non-local specialties. While there is no onsite security, coverage can be requested or 911 initiated if needed. Acceptance of EMS transport is determined by the Most Responsible Practitioner (MRP) after reviewing and discussing with the EMS crew prior to arrival.

Description:

As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan. You will be responsible for integrating clinical skills associated with nursing and medicine to assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatment, and perform procedures to manage and meet the health needs of patients. Additionally, you will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership and Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems. PLEASE NOTE: This position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP). For more information on this union, please contact AUNP: https://www.aunp.ca/

Additional Details:

• Classification: Nurse Practitioner
• Union: AUNP
• Unit and Program: Advanced Ambulatory Care
• Primary Location: Sylvan Lake Community Health/Mental Health
• FTE: 0.57
• Posting End Date: 06-MAY-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Salary Range: $62.74 - $72.00 per hour
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, with a minimum of a Master's degree.
• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar, including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Nurse Practitioners registered in the area of Family/All Ages (FAA) are preferred.