Nurse Practitioner

The high incidence of serious co-morbid physical health problems and reduced life span amongst persons with chronic and persistent mental illness is well documented in the literature. The incidence of co morbid addiction issues and mental illness is also well documented as are the barriers this populations experience in accessing primary care. The nurse practitioner role within addiction and mental health is dedicated to providing service to this vulnerable population within Fort McMurray. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) offers regular health monitoring, diagnosis, treatment, referrals and follow-up of physical health problems as well as mental health interventions through a holistic client care model The Nurse Practitioner (NP) assesses client service needs within the target population and develops the format for providing that service through the Wellness Program. This includes determining scheduling formats (both drop in and scheduled appointments). Home visits, off site clinics and clinical support to other programs who serve the same population. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) collaborates with community stakeholders to provide a drop-in clinic. 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. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.

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/

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and a minimum of master's degree. Registration with CRNA on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Experience working in an Addiction and Mental Health setting. Knowledge of philosophy of Harm reduction practice. Experience working with vulnerable populations. High degree of cultural competence as it relates to working with Indigenous people. Ability to foster partnerships, establish and maintain strong working relationships with public agencies and government.

As required.