Job Description

Your Opportunity:Make a difference in the lives of Albertans by joining the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the Foothills Medical Centre, as a Nurse Practitioner (NP). The Neurosciences NP is a self-directed Advanced Practice Nurse who is educated at the graduate level & functions in a collaborative practice model. Reporting to the Ambulatory Neurosciences Manager, the NP will provide general neurology & neurosurgical medical care to adult hydrocephalus outpatients. The incumbent may be reassigned within the neurosciences department as operational demands require. As one of Canada's largest hospitals, FMC provides advanced healthcare services to more than two million people from Calgary, southern Alberta, southeastern British Columbia and southern Saskatchewan. These NPs working within Neurosciences support hydrocephalus patients at the FMC through outpatient services support. These outpatient clinics provide care to patients who have are suffering from neurosurgical disorders through a collaborative team model including admin support, MD, residents & fellows. The successful incumbent must: Possess effective interpersonal & communication skills to enable working directly with patients & their family members and other members of the health care team; be able to work as a member of a team function independently; excel at working in a dynamic fast paced environment; demonstrate critical thinking, conflict resolution & problem-solving skills; flexibility in a dynamic role, where responsibilities may vary depending on the levels of learners on the team at any given time; demonstrate ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing professional & practice competencies through professional development activities.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/

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Nurse Practitioner
• Union: AUNP
• Unit and Program: Ambulatory Neurosciences
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-DEC-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 06-JAN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $62.74
• Maximum Salary: $72.00
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:Valid Nurse Practitioner in the adult stream practice permit from the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP) (or eligible to be registered). Minimum of 6 years' experience as an NP in a relevant clinical setting. Experience in Neurosciences (neurology or neurosurgery) for at least 5 years required. Ambulatory NP experience x 5 years required. Experience using an order entry and/or electronic patient record system. Preferred Qualifications:Active practice as an NP in a relevant acute care clinical setting during the past two years. Connect Care (Epic) and MS Office Suite knowledge preferred. Experience in teaching, quality improvement and research an asset. Autonomous NP practice experience preferred.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We're passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Alberta Health Services