Nurse Practitioner

Alberta Health Services; Town of Sylvan Lake; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services invites applicants for a Nurse Practitioner at the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Centre in Central Alberta. The NP will integrate nursing and medical expertise to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients across the lifespan in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, prescribing therapies, performing procedures, and providing comprehensive care with a focus on safety, quality, and collaboration with EMS and specialty services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner program) required.
• Active CRNA registration on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Experience managing acute patient presentations with strong clinical judgment.
• Ability to practice independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, prioritization, EHR, patient safety and quality improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe therapies and perform procedures.
• Provide comprehensive care across the lifespan.
• Coordinate with EMS, RAAPID and specialty services as needed.
• Contribute to service innovation and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Independent practice

Team collaboration

Communication

EHR

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree

CRNA registration (NP Registrar)

Job description

Alberta Health Services invites you to join a dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary team at the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Centre, serving the growing communities of Central Alberta. This is an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care. You will practice to your full scope, integrating advanced nursing and medical expertise to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with a wide range of health concerns. You will be responsible for ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing therapies, performing procedures, and providing comprehensive care to meet patients' immediate and ongoing health needs. Our center currently manages an average of 61 patient visits per day, providing care for CTAS 2-5 patients in a collaborative outpatient setting. Onsite services include laboratory, diagnostic imaging support, enabling timely assessment and treatment. Connecting patients requiring higher levels of care with EMS, RAAPID, and specialty consultation services, including support from Red Deer Regional Hospital and provincial specialty programs. Needs continue to grow within Central Alberta, Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care is strategically positioning itself for future expansion toward an enhanced urgent care model. We are seeking a forward-thinking Nurse Practitioner with clinical confidence, adaptability, and enthusiasm. If you are looking for an opportunity to practice autonomously, contribute to service innovation, and be part of an evolving healthcare model that will have a meaningful impact on patient care across Central Alberta.

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/

• Union: AUNP
• Unit and Program: Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care
• Primary Location: Sylvan Lake ComHlt/MentalHlth
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.71
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $68.56
• Maximum Salary: $80.20
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Nurse Practitioner
• Union: AUNP
• Unit and Program: Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care
• Primary Location: Sylvan Lake ComHlt/MentalHlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.71
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Data Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $68.56
• Maximum Salary: $80.20
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:

Demonstrated recent experience managing acute patient presentation, with strong clinical judgment in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, diagnostic and disposition. Ability to practice independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Strong communication, prioritization, EHR, patient safety and quality improvement skills.This role requires a high degree of professionalism, initiative, and resilience, with a commitment to delivering safe, accessible, and high-quality healthcare services to the communities served by the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Centre.

Preferred Qualifications:

Nurse Practitioners registered in the Family/All Ages (FAA) stream are preferred. Recent experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, ambulatory care, rural healthcare, or acute care settings is an asset. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong independent practice skills, clinical confidence, sound judgment, and the ability to manage diverse patient presentations.

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.

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