Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery
About the role
Your Opportunity
Make a difference in the lives of Albertans by joining the Clinical Neurosciences team at Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) as a Nurse Practitioner (NP). The Neurosurgery NP is a self-directed Advanced Practice Nurse with graduate-level education who practices within a collaborative care model. Reporting to the Manager, the NP provides comprehensive neurosurgical care to adult inpatients at FMC. As one of Canada's largest hospitals, FMC delivers advanced healthcare services to more than two million people across Calgary, southern Alberta, southeastern British Columbia, and southern Saskatchewan. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly engaged and passionate team of five Nurse Practitioners working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients with neurosurgical conditions and their families. The team's vision is to "champion collaboratively excellence in neuroscience through integrated care, education, innovation, compassion, and the continuous advancement of expertise". The successful candidate will: Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Thrive in a collaborative environment while also working independently. Excel in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical setting. Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills in complex situations. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a role where responsibilities may vary based on team and learner needs. Maintain professional and clinical competence through ongoing education and 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/
Classification: Nurse Practitioner Union: AUNP Unit and Program: Dept of Clinical Neurosciences - Acute Neurosurgery Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 20-JUL-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 10-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-SEP-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $68.56 Maximum Salary: $80.20 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
Demonstrated commitment to clinical, leadership, and professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years (within the last 5) experience as an NP in a relevant acute care clinical setting OR a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Neurosciences as an RN. Experience using an order entry and/or electronic patient record system.
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About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery
About the role
Your Opportunity
Make a difference in the lives of Albertans by joining the Clinical Neurosciences team at Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) as a Nurse Practitioner (NP). The Neurosurgery NP is a self-directed Advanced Practice Nurse with graduate-level education who practices within a collaborative care model. Reporting to the Manager, the NP provides comprehensive neurosurgical care to adult inpatients at FMC. As one of Canada's largest hospitals, FMC delivers advanced healthcare services to more than two million people across Calgary, southern Alberta, southeastern British Columbia, and southern Saskatchewan. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly engaged and passionate team of five Nurse Practitioners working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients with neurosurgical conditions and their families. The team's vision is to "champion collaboratively excellence in neuroscience through integrated care, education, innovation, compassion, and the continuous advancement of expertise". The successful candidate will: Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Thrive in a collaborative environment while also working independently. Excel in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical setting. Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills in complex situations. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a role where responsibilities may vary based on team and learner needs. Maintain professional and clinical competence through ongoing education and 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/
Classification: Nurse Practitioner Union: AUNP Unit and Program: Dept of Clinical Neurosciences - Acute Neurosurgery Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 20-JUL-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 10-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-SEP-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $68.56 Maximum Salary: $80.20 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
Demonstrated commitment to clinical, leadership, and professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years (within the last 5) experience as an NP in a relevant acute care clinical setting OR a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Neurosciences as an RN. Experience using an order entry and/or electronic patient record system.
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About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.