Nurse Practitioner - Locum

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium hourly pay

Travel reimbursement

Per diem allowance

Meal allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking Nurse Practitioners for in-person locum opportunities across various emergency departments in Alberta. Full-scope NP coverage, with emphasis on acute and emergency care, in rural and urban settings. On-call peer support included and generous per diems, travel reimbursement, and accommodations provided.

Graduate Nurse Practitioners are not eligible; ideal candidates have 3+ years in acute/emergency settings and current ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s degree.
• Active CRNA registration on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar in Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range health services across the lifespan as an NP.
• Perform assessments, diagnoses, orders and interprets diagnostics, prescribes treatment, performs procedures.
• Utilize advanced practice nursing competencies to improve care quality and health system efficiency.

Skills

Independent practice

Team collaboration

Lifespan care

Trauma-informed care

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Your Opportunity

We have exciting in-person locum opportunities available across various emergency departments including rural locations, within Alberta, for Nurse Practitioners! Be part of a vital initiative to provide temporary coverage within an 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 Albertans.

Coverage of rural emergencies frequently includes coverage of medical inpatient units and affiliated long term care beds.

On-call peer support is available whenever you need it.

This position offers additional incentives, including:

• a premium payment per hour for hours worked
• 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 emergency care service delivery in Alberta.

Please note: Graduate Nurse Practitioners do not qualify for locum opportunities.

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/

Transition Company: Health Shared Services Classification: Nurse Practitioner Union: AUNP Unit and Program: Provincial Nurse Practitioner Services Primary Location: University Terrace Building Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 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: $68.56 Maximum Salary: $80.20 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency Nurse Practitioner certification (ENP) or equivalent.
• Emergency Medicine Education: Adult EM Bootcamp/Hippo Education or equivalent (i.e., General Emergency Medicine Skills - GEMS).
• Pediatric experience.
• Previous rural and/or emergency nursing experience.
• Self-directed with strong teamwork and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Familiarity with Connect Care is beneficial.