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Alberta Primary Care Nurses Association

Health Professionals

Alberta

Primary Care Nurses Association

Alberta Primary Care Nurses Association is a provincial association of nurses who network and provide mentorship, tools, resources and educational opportunities to foster professional development, leadership and excellence in primary care.

Networking Opportunities

Connecting nurses with other professionals in their field to share knowledge, ideas, and experiences.

Develop Resources

Providing access to tools, training, and education to support the growth of nursing skills and knowledge.

Advocate for the Profession

Offering guidance and support to help nurses develop leadership skills and advance their careers in primary care.

Join Our Team

About

Are you passionate about primary care nursing and are looking for a way to get involved? Join our executive team!

Role: Zone representative (volunteer)

Location: Alberta, Canada (virtual)

Commitment: ~1 hour per week

Responsibilities:

Engage with members in their region to educate about the APCNA and encourage membership.
Act as a first point of contact for members in their region for questions / feedback.
Advocate with local stakeholders to promote the primary care nursing role.
Submit quarterly updates to the communications chair for the newsletter.
Encouraged attendance to all executive meetings and AGM.
Encouraged participation in planning for conferences/ AGM.

To apply: Send a brief letter of interest to apcna.executive@gmail.com

Apply Here

Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

Tue, Feb 10
Black History Month: Sickle Cell Anemia in Primary Care
Zoom
RSVP
Feb 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zoom
Sickle Cell Anemia in Primary Care- A primer on screening, diagnosis and counselling I Dr Eniola Salami
Thu, Feb 12
Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support Circle
Zoom Event
RSVP
Feb 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Zoom Event
Together we will enjoy each other’s company, giving us an opportunity to share our stories (if we wish); and learn ways to manage our wellness. Therefore, building our bounce-back-ability together, rather than in isolation. We do not grow nor heal in isolation.
Tue, Feb 24
Women’s Health in Focus: Menopause Matters
Zoom event
RSVP
Feb 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zoom event
Menopause Matters: Diagnosis, Management and Myths in Modern Menopause Care I Dr. Alexandra Seal-Grant
Tue, Feb 24
Estrogen is the Architect of Women's Health
Virtual Event
RSVP
Feb 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Virtual Event
In celebration of February and women's heart health month Join us for Estrogen is the Architect of Women's Health with Dr. Colleen Norris
Tue, Mar 03
Women’s Health in Focus: Postmenopausal Bleeding
Zoom Event
RSVP
Mar 03, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zoom Event
Postmenopausal Bleeding I Dr. Danika Hawthorne
Tue, Mar 10
Women’s Health in Focus: Vulvovaginal Atrophy
Zoom Event
RSVP
Mar 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zoom Event
Vulvovaginal Atrophy with Dr Lucas Vasas

Updates and Messages From Our Proud Partners

Job Postings

The Alberta Primary Care Nurses Association is offering free advertising on our website for Primary Care Nursing positions in Alberta. We will post your job on our website for 30 days for $20. Just e-mail the information to our e-mail (apcna.executive@gmail.com). Please make sure that the job posting includes a contact name and e-mail as we will not be forwarding any applications we receive to our e-mail address.