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Opportunity As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (PCNP), you will make a profound impact on patients and their families, combining your clinical expertise with your passion for teaching, mentoring, and leading. Enhance patient care across diverse settings community, rural, continuing, and acute care while supporting both patients and colleagues. Join two other PCNPs in mentoring our team, elevating palliative care standards, and contributing through education, research, and leadership. Enjoy the flexibility of working from a home office in north central Alberta, with travel within the North Zone. The home location of this position is negotiable within central areas of the North Zone. Depending on where you live, you may be eligible for a Remote Retention Allowance in addition to your regular pay. For more information, please visit AHS Careers. A large part of this position includes virtual work but also requires facetoface patient interactions. In the future, this position will be expected to participate in an oncall rotation to provide 24/7 virtual NP consultation coverage throughout North Zone. Apply today for this meaningful role where your skills, compassion, and adaptability will make a lasting difference. 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 nonpensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Description As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan. You will integrate 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, Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems. NOTE: This position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP). AUNP Position Details Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Nurse Practitioner Union: AUNP Unit and Program: North Zone Specialty Teams, Palliative Care Team Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt Location Details: As Per Location MultiSite: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 27Feb2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 09Mar2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per Cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $62.74 per hour Maximum Salary: $72.00 per hour 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 Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as an RN. Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as an NP. 1year clinical experience managing palliative care clients (within the last 3 years) in an advanced practice role. Experience in at least two (2) care sectors, including Continuing Care and/or Home & Community Care. Advanced clinical & assessment skills. Competent with MS Office Suite, Teams, Zoom, and telehealth knowledge. Ability to travel in inclement weather. Able to carry a 30lb medical bag and/or various equipment. Preferred Qualifications CNA Certification in Palliative Care. McMasters Case Management Education. Meditech and Connect Care Trained. Previous experience in a leadership role. Experience in program planning, education of adults, interdisciplinary practice, and research activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr