Nurse Practitioner - Locum

Alberta Health Services; Fort McMurray; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fort McMurray offers exciting locum opportunities for Nurse Practitioners. As an NP, you'll address healthcare needs in rural emergency departments, integrating nursing and medical skills to provide comprehensive care. This vital role requires proven experience in acute care and offers competitive incentives, including premium payment and travel reimbursement, all while supporting community health.

Benefits

Premium payment per hour

Travel cost reimbursement

Meal allowance

Accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Nurse Practitioner clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Current ACLS and PALS certification.
• Ability to provide care across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of health services to individuals across their lifespan.
• Assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Utilize advanced practice nursing competencies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Emergency Medicine Skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Active registration with CRNA

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 the rural communities. 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. We are seeking NPs who possess strong leadership skills and excel in interprofessional collaboration ensuring safe, seamless coordination approach to care delivery. 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 rural emergency care service delivery in Alberta. Please note: Provisional NP permit holders 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/

Classification: Nurse Practitioner Union: AUNP Unit and Program: Provincial Nurse Practitioner Services Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable 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 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:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Emergency Nurse Certification-ENC(c) 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.