Nurse Practitioner

Interior Health; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Nurse Practitioner, where your clinical expertise will make a significant impact on the community. In this rewarding role, you will provide team-based integrated primary care to diverse patient populations, including outreach to Indigenous communities. You will work within a hybrid model of care, offering in-person and virtual appointments. This position promises a fulfilling career path with excellent prospects, attractive remuneration, and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance. If you are passionate about delivering quality, compassionate care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Medical Service Plan

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Work-life balance

Relocation incentive

Hiring incentive bonus up to $20,000

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with BCCNM is required.
• Recent clinical nursing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats patients with various conditions within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to develop and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers

Emergency Care

Education

Nurse Practitioner Registration with BCCNM

Relevant Clinical Nursing Experience

Job description

Position Summary
Bring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality and compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner where you can really make a difference to your community. The Williams Lake Primary Care Clinic (WLPCC) will focus on providing team-based Integrated primary care to both attached and unattached patients to city of Williams Lake, with opportunity to provide monthly outreach to the Tŝilhqot’in and Secwépemc Nation communities. The WLPCH provides a hybrid model of primary care which includes in person, in-reach, and comprehensive virtual care appointments supporting patients and families access to high-quality medical care. Work with a dedicated and professional team delivering person-centred, culturally safe and trauma informed care.

The position collaborates with patients/clients/residents and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients/residents, families and communities; develops and implements population and evidence based strategies to improve health and participates in policy-making activities that influence health services and practices. The position participates in peer review and self review to evaluate the outcome of services at the patient/client/resident, community and population level.

Seeking 3.0 FTE of Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care. The WLPCH will operate 6 days per week, year round, 0800-2000 (variable schedules for extended coverage).

What we offer:

1. An attractive remuneration package
2. Excellent career prospects
3. Employer paid training/education
4. Employer paid vacation
5. Medical Service Plan
6. Employer paid insurance premiums
7. Extended Health & Dental coverage
8. May be eligible to contribute to MPP
9. Work-life balance

Salary Range:
Salary 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, experience of the applicant.

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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).

Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience:

1. Current registration and exam-qualified as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
2. Recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Hiring Incentives

1. Relocation incentive
2. Up to $20,000 hiring incentive bonus

** Incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer **

Some Typical Duties and Responsibilities Include

1. Diagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients/clients/residents for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice; writes orders for treatment and medications; and provides first-line care in emergencies.
2. Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostic investigations, interprets reports of investigations, and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.
3. Establishes priorities for management of health, diseases, disorders, and conditions; provides follow-up treatment; communicates with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnoses, priorities, outcomes, and prognoses; supports and counsels patients/clients/residents in their responses to diseases, disorders, and conditions.
4. Collaborates and consults with physicians or other healthcare and social service providers as appropriate to assess and diagnose patient/client/resident status. Develops and implements treatment plans. May admit and discharge patients/clients/residents to facilities according to organizational policies.
5. Prescribes drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies and procedures.
6. Assigns work to other nursing and healthcare personnel, evaluates work, provides education and supervision as necessary, hires staff, and evaluates staff performance.
7. Participates in research contributing to improved patient/client/resident care and advances in nursing, health policy development, and population health.
8. Maintains population health focus by implementing screening and health promotion activities for populations at risk.
9. Participates in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through case presentations; mentoring; role modeling; and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, the clinical setting, and the community. Fosters healthcare partnerships.
10. Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.
11. Performs other related duties as required.