Nurse Practitioner

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 147,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) Nurse Practitioner position at Comox Valley Nursing Centre in Courtenay, BC. The NP conducts comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and initiates treatment with prescriptions, while guiding the care team and coordinating with physicians for optimal patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, population health strategies, and ongoing professional development within a multi-site team across mixed clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an NP registrant.
• Two years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose diseases, and manage patient care.
• Initiate treatment, manage health care interventions and prescribe medications.
• Provide professional guidance within an interdisciplinary team and refer to physicians as needed.
• Collaborate with patients and families to identify health trends and implement care plans.
• Lead and support team members to deliver high-quality care.
• Engage in peer review and self-review to improve service outcomes.

Skills

Communication with patients/families

Collaboration with physicians/health-?

Evidence-based practice

Population health awareness

Team leadership

Self-direction/adaptability

Teaching/mentoring

Legal/ethical awareness

Performance/self-review

Education

Registered NP with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Two years of clinical nursing experience

Job description

Comox Valley Nursing Centre - Primary Care (CVNC) - Courtenay, BC V9N 1R2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0830-1630

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$76.61 - $84.27

Paid FTE

0.84

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

60

Planned Start Date

Aug. 24 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jan. 4 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents including diagnosing diseases, disorders and conditions. The Nurse practitioner initiates treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, policy and guidelines. The Nurse Practitioner provides professional guidance to other health professionals and practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary health care team, making referrals to physicians and others as appropriate.

This position collaborates with patients/clients/residents and other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and asses trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients/residents, families and communities; develops and implement 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant and two (2) years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis.


• Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients/clients/residents to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.


• Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices ability to introduce education and evidence based research.


• Ability to assess and recognize population health trends ability to plan and implement strategies for population based prevention and health promotion.


• Ability to implement and evaluate planned change.


• Ability to supervise other and evaluate the care they deliver.


• Ability to lead a team and work within a team.


• Ability to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.


• Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.


• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient/client/resident care.


• Ability to self-assess performance an assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.


• Physical ability carry out the duties of the position.

NP role supports a longitudinal panel at private clinic site and attaches patients at LTC facilities. This role is part of a pool of NP’s supporting this initiative. For more information, please reach out to Recruiter, Darcie Reid, at [e-mail].