Your Opportunity

Come join the fast-paced team in the Emergency Department! We are the main referral center for Central Zone. Your experience and knowledge will have a positive impact on the staff and patients in this dynamic and high performing department.

You will be offered a supportive setting to grow your skills as a CNE in the Emergency Department. You will use your skills as an effective communicator to provide education and guidance that is respectful, timely, clear, inclusive, and transparent. Your project management skills will support responsive answers to inquiries and timely completion of projects.

Your leadership skills will demonstrate your ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve common goals, especially when faced with diverse opinions among team members.

Description

As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator in support of both nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary clinical team. You will take a leadership role in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff including orientation, compulsory and continuing education, and clinical development. You will collaborate with management and internal partners to promote standards of clinical, educational and evidence informed practice.

You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values.

Classification: Instructor Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Emergency Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.95 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 29-MAY-2028 Hours per Shift:



7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 18 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $48.76 Maximum Salary: $66.74 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications

7 years of current Emergency Nurse experience as a Registered Nurse Senior level trained Emergency Nurse fluent in all roles within the department including Charge trained.

Recent

Preceptorship experience in the Preceptor Role. Recent involvement with process improvement/quality initiatives and or working groups. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict. Application package provides examples of excellent communication skills. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment.

Up to date certifications: ACLS, CTAS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, ENPEP (Must provide certificates prior to interview).

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Emergency Nurse (CAN or CNE) an asset. Preference to those who can demonstrate excellent assessment skills, organizational skills, patient care skills, and leadership skills. Experience developing education materials for both staff and patients is preferred. Experience teaching and facilitating small and large groups and experience with in-service and program development, implementation and evaluation is an asset.

📌 Instructor (Red Deer)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Red Deer