Job Description

Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse looking to work to their full-scope of practice and whom has a passion for providing leadership, direction and guidance as well as patient- and family-centered care at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, located in the energetic and vibrant community of Fort McMurray. As an Instructor - Clinical Nurse Educator, you will be a key member of the Clinical Education team providing coaching, mentoring and educational support to new hires as well as continued support to existing staff. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and Alberta Health Services policies and procedures. You will also play a key role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to the patient's care, health promotion and health maintenance, as well as act as a resource for nursing staff to draw upon. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Description:
As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator in support of both nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary clinical team. You will take a leadership role in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff including orientation, compulsory and continuing education, and clinical development. You will collaborate with management and internal partners to promote standards of clinical, educational and evidence informed practice. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Acute Care Alberta:

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

N

Classification:

Instructor

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Clinical Education

Primary Location:

Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.87

Posting End Date:

04-JUL-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

14-JUL-2025

Temporary End Date:

01-MAR-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

49

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$42.91

Maximum Salary:

$57.57

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the operating room, PACU and Day Surgery departments. Demonstration of continuing education and leadership courses. Leadership and decision making/problem solving skills. Strong assessment skills. Proven written/oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge in critical care, perioperative nursing, connect care, Netcare, Outlook, Excel experience. Current Leadership experience. ACLS & PALS certification preferred. Perioperative course or CNA certification in perioperative nursing preferred.