Family Nurse Practitioner

Foundry Langley; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 152,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Municipal Pension Plan

Professional development

Flexible time off

Job summary

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to deliver direct patient care in Burns Lake and surrounding rural/remote communities, including telehealth and home visits. The NP will work within a primary care team to promote health and wellness using a holistic, culturally respectful approach.

The role requires a master’s NP degree and eligibility for BCCNM registration, with opportunities to participate in opioid treatment programs as per provincial standards.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, culturally informed care to patients across the lifespan.
• Diagnose and treat conditions within scope and CSFS policies.
• Coordinate with primary care team and other professionals in rural/remote settings.

Skills

Holistic patient care

Cultural safety

Telehealth

Education

Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner

BCCNM registration eligibility

Job description

Career Opportunity: Family Nurse Practitioner

Location: Burns Lake BC

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 545 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity:

The Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for direct patient care at rural and remote health centers, via telehealth, in the patient’s home and other locations as determined by the practitioner/patient. The NP supports the primary care team’ s delivery of health promotion programs to individuals and groups in a variety of settings in the rural and/or remote area. The NP will deliver programs and services using a holistic model of care and practice in a culturally respectful and safe manner.

• Provides holistic, culturally informed health care to patients across the lifespan from within a primary care team that may consist of Elders, social workers, nurses, physicians, and allied health care professionals.
• Diagnoses and treats disorders and conditions within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions of BCCNM and CSFS policies and procedures.
• Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostic investigations; interprets reports of investigations and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.
• Eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Completion of BCCNM approved master’s degree level nurse practitioner program
• British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) -Provincial Opioid Addictions Treatment Support Program (POATSP) for prescribing Opioid Agonist Therapy and Prescribed Safe Supply (OAT/PSS), or willing to obtain

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Burns Lake, a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”. Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ to discover this 4-season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range:

The target hiring range for this position is $73.5195 to $95.2097 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards

In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at [e-mail] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.