Nurse Practitioner - Locum

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Alberta offers locum opportunities for Nurse Practitioners. Join a vital program addressing acute care needs in rural areas. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in emergency care, and the ability to collaborate effectively. This role offers a competitive salary between $62.74 and $72.00 per hour, along with various incentives for travel and accommodations.

Benefits

Premium hourly payment

Reimbursement for travel costs

Per diem allowance

Meal allowance

Accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Active registration with the CRNA as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health services to individuals of all ages.
• Assess, diagnose, and prescribe treatments based on patient needs.
• Utilize advanced nursing competencies to improve care quality.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Your Opportunity:

We have exciting in-person locum opportunities available across various rural locations within Alberta for Nurse Practitioners (NPs)! Be part of a vital initiative to fill service gaps by providing temporary coverage within a rural emergency department as a full-scope NP. Prior experience in acute care and emergency care is essential, as you will play a crucial role in addressing the healthcare needs of rural communities. Coverage often includes medical inpatient units and affiliated long-term care beds. On-call peer support is available whenever needed. We seek NPs with strong leadership skills and excellence in interprofessional collaboration to ensure safe, seamless care delivery. This position offers incentives such as a premium hourly payment, reimbursement for travel costs, a per diem allowance, meal allowance, and accommodation provided by AHS. Take this next step in your NP career and be at the forefront of rural emergency care in Alberta. Please note: Provisional NP permit holders do not qualify for locum opportunities.

Description:

As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing treatments, and performing procedures to meet patient health needs. You will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership, Health Systems, Education, and Research to improve care quality, promote appropriate health service use, and influence healthcare systems. This position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP). For more info, visit AUNP.

• Classification: Nurse Practitioner
• Union: AUNP
• Unit and Program: Provincial Nurse Practitioner Services
• Primary Location: University Terrace Building
• Location Details: As Per Location
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 07-AUG-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 01-SEP-2025
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $62.74
• Maximum Salary: $72.00
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, with at least 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 - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Ability to practice independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Minimum of 3 years of Nurse Practitioner clinical experience in an acute care setting (within the last 5 years). Capable of providing care across the lifespan. Practices trauma-informed, patient-centered care. Current ACLS and PALS certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Emergency Nurse Certification (ENC(c)) or equivalent. Emergency Medicine Education such as Adult EM Bootcamp/Hippo Education or GEMS. Pediatric experience. Rural and/or emergency nursing experience. Self-directed with strong teamwork and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Familiarity with Connect Care is a plus.