June 30, 2025
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE — Alberta Health Services is pleased to welcome a locum nurse practitioner (NP) to the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre. The NP will be providing overnight coverage in the ED from 6 p.m. July 2 to 7 a.m. July 3, allowing the Emergency Department to remain open during a gap in physician availability.
During this time, some patients may be diverted to other facilities for higher level emergency care. As always, patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. EMS will be available to transport patients if required.
This will be the first time that an NP has provided coverage in the Rocky Mountain House ED. However, they have successfully provided this needed service in other facilities across the province.
NPs are advanced practice providers with specialized training in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. They work alongside the healthcare team to enhance patient care. NPs can diagnose, prescribe medications, and manage care independently within their scope of practice.
Other services at the site are not impacted by this temporary change in ED coverage.
Alberta Health Services is grateful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff, and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time. In particular, we are appreciative of the Provincial Nurse Practitioner Services program for helping us to provide continuing services over this time period, as well as the local site manager and facility medical director for their collaborative work on this arrangement.
Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
