Nurse Practitioner

Interior Health Authority; Area C (Blind Bay/Sorrento); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner for a term position in Sorrento, BC. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care, collaborating with a dynamic healthcare team, and contributing to the overall health of diverse patients. Ideal candidates should be certified Nurse Practitioners, embody strong communication skills, and have a passion for making a positive impact on patient care. Benefits include competitive remuneration, professional growth opportunities, and a strong work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Employer-paid training

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must hold a Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Experience in primary care settings preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat undifferentiated diseases.
• Monitor ongoing care and communicate with patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for treatment plans.

Skills

Diagnosis and Treatment

Patient Communication

Collaboration and Consultation

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Overview

Interior Health is hiring a Term Specific Full Time Nurse Practitioner in Sorrento, British Columbia. This term will be until August 10, 2026 or the return of incumbent. This term-specific Nurse Practitioner position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care in an established and welcoming environment to clients of all ages at the Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre in Sorrento, BC.

The Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre is one of many Primary Health Care Centres within Interior Health communities. These centres take a comprehensive and coordinated approach to health-care delivery, offering a range of services in a single location. Patients can access care from a variety of providers, including family health-care providers, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and public health nurses. The services available in each centre are tailored to the unique needs of the community. Sorrento offers affordable real estate, outstanding recreational facilities, and an abundance of outdoor activities. With its welcoming community and wealth of amenities, Sorrento is a great place to live and work.

Position Details

• Posting: 0.75 FTE
• Shift Pattern: Tuesday - Friday 08:00-16:00
• Location: Sorrento & Area Community Health Centre, Unit 1 – 1250 TransCanada Hwy, Sorrento, BC
• Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed weekends and statutory holidays)

Salary Range: Hourly range for the position is $74.74/hour - $82.21/hour. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

What We Offer

• Competitive Remuneration: Enjoy a rewarding salary and benefits package designed to recognize and value your experience and dedication.
• Exceptional Career Growth: Take advantage of excellent opportunities for professional development, advancement, and training to support your career aspirations.
• Employer-Paid Training & Education: Access ongoing learning opportunities with employer-sponsored training to help you stay at the forefront of your profession.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Employer-paid vacation and time off, with paid annual vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days) up to a maximum of 7 weeks (35 days).
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: One of Canada’s top benefits packages, includes medical service plan, extended health & dental coverage, and employer-paid insurance premiums, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement Savings: Eligibility to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and a healthy work-life balance with options for maternity and/or paternity leave top-up.

Why Join Us?

• Be Part of a Thriving, Supportive Team: A dynamic healthcare team that values collaboration and shared success.
• Make a Real Impact: Your expertise will influence the health and well-being of patients, clients, and residents.
• Endless Growth & Development: Ongoing opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and leadership roles.
• Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Environment: Work with healthcare professionals from various disciplines.
• Work-Life Harmony: Flexible schedules and a healthy balance to support professional and personal success.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and Treatment: Assess, diagnose, and treat undifferentiated diseases and conditions, prescribe medications in line with scope of practice and regulatory standards.
• Care Management: Monitor ongoing care, order diagnostics, interpret results, and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Patient Communication: Establish care priorities, provide follow-up treatment, and communicate with patients and families about diagnoses and care plans.
• Collaboration and Consultation: Work with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and create treatment plans; may admit and discharge patients per organizational policies.
• Prescribing Medication: Prescribe medications within legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Leadership and Supervision: Lead and guide other nursing and healthcare personnel; provide education and performance evaluations.
• Research and Innovation: Contribute to research and initiatives to influence healthcare policies and population health strategies.
• Health Promotion: Lead health promotion activities and screenings for at-risk populations.
• Education and Mentorship: Facilitate interdisciplinary education and mentoring in clinical and community settings.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and evaluate policies related to nursing and interdisciplinary care.
• Palliative and Long-Term Care: Serve as most responsible provider in palliative, hospice, and long-term care settings when required.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and ensure training and incident investigation compliance.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as necessary to support patient care and organizational goals.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).