Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department

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. 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. Graduate Nurse Practitioners do not qualify for locum opportunities.

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). Nurse Practitioner Union: AUNP Unit and Program: Provincial Nurse Practitioner Services Primary Location: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 06-FEB-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 16-FEB-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: $62.74 Maximum Salary: $72.00 Vehicle Requirement: 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).

Minimum of 3 years of Nurse Practitioner clinical experience in an acute care setting (within the last 5 years). Practices trauma-informed, patient centered care approach.

Emergency Nurse Practitioner certification (ENP) or equivalent. Emergency Medicine Education: Adult EM Bootcamp/ Hippo Education or equivalent i.e. General Emergency Medicine Skills- GEMS. Previous rural and/or emergency nursing experience. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.