Nurse Practitioner

Coulee Medical Clinic | Lethbridge, Alberta

Position Type: Full-time or Part-time | Permanent

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Make a Difference in Community-Based Primary Care

Coulee Medical Clinic is seeking a motivated, patient-centred Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing team-based family medicine practice in Lethbridge, Alberta.

At Coulee Medical Clinic, we believe that accessible, collaborative primary care is essential to healthier communities. Our team-based approach brings together healthcare professionals who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive, coordinated care that responds to the needs of patients and families.

We are looking for an NP who is passionate about building meaningful patient relationships, improving access to primary care, and contributing to a team-oriented healthcare environment. This is an chance to practise to your full scope, develop continuity of care with your patient panel, and help shape the delivery of primary care in Southern Alberta.

About the Role The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients across the lifespan, working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, medical office staff, and other healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of health conditions while emphasizing prevention, health promotion, chronic disease management, and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive primary care, including health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Develop and maintain a patient panel, supporting continuity of care and timely access to primary healthcare services.
- Conduct physical examinations, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications within the authorized scope of practice.
- Provide preventive healthcare, immunization guidance, screening, patient education, and health promotion.
- Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other common primary care concerns.
- Collaborate with family physicians, nurses, pharmacists, specialists, allied health professionals, and community service providers to coordinate patient care.
- Identify and address barriers to healthcare access, including social, financial, cultural, and other determinants of health.
- Provide appropriate referrals,



follow-up care, and transitions between healthcare services.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and team meetings that support safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
- Contribute to improving access and responsiveness to primary care services in the Lethbridge community.
- Practise in accordance with applicable professional standards, legislation, privacy requirements, and clinic policies.

Qualifications and Requirements The ideal candidate will have:
- A Master of Nursing or other recognized educational preparation required for Nurse Practitioner registration in Alberta.
- Current registration, in good standing, with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Authorization to practise as an NP in Alberta, including prescribing privileges and other applicable authorizations.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in primary care, family practice, or a comparable community-based healthcare setting.
- Strong assessment, diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision-making, and care management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with patients and families.
- A collaborative approach to care and the ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a patient panel while maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and follow-up.
- A commitment to evidence-informed practice, continuing professional development, and quality improvement.

Assets

- Experience working in a team-based family medicine clinic.
- Experience managing chronic diseases and providing preventive healthcare.
- Experience serving rural, underserved, or culturally diverse populations.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records and digital healthcare tools.




- An interest in improving primary care access and developing innovative models of community-based care.

Why Join Coulee Medical Clinic? At Coulee Medical Clinic, we aim to create an environment where healthcare professionals can focus on delivering excellent care while working as part of a supportive, collaborative team.

We offer the opportunity to:

- Practise to your full scope: Apply your clinical expertise and professional judgment in a comprehensive primary care setting.
- Work collaboratively: Partner with physicians and other healthcare professionals who share a commitment to coordinated, patient-centred care.
- Build lasting patient relationships: Develop continuity with a patient panel and support patients through different stages of life.
- Make a community impact: Help improve access to primary healthcare for individuals and families in Lethbridge and the surrounding region.
- Contribute to innovation: Participate in the continued development of team-based primary care services and clinic processes.
- Explore a flexible arrangement: Discuss full-time or part-time opportunities and a practice structure that supports both patient needs and professional goals.

Compensation, scheduling, patient panel expectations, and practice arrangements will be discussed with qualified candidates and may depend on the selected employment or contractual model and any applicable funding arrangements.

About Coulee Medical Clinic

Coulee Medical Clinic is committed to delivering accessible, comprehensive family medicine through a collaborative approach to healthcare. Our focus is on building strong patient-provider relationships, supporting the health of our communities, and working together to deliver high-quality primary care.

Lethbridge offers the advantages of a vibrant Southern Alberta city, with access to outdoor recreation, a strong community environment, and the amenities of an established regional centre.

How to Apply

If you are a Nurse Practitioner who values collaborative practice, comprehensive primary care, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, we would welcome the opportunity to hear from you.

Pay: $68.56-$74.16 per hour

Expected hours: 21.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Nurse Practitioner (Lethbridge)
🏢 Coulee Medical Clinic
📍 Lethbridge