Nurse Practitioner

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Kamloops is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver exceptional patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. This role includes prescribing medications and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your professional development in a supportive environment that values work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid time off

Employer-paid training

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid Nurse Practitioner license to practice in BC.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients' conditions.
• Provide treatment plans and prescribe medications.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient care and follow-up.

Skills

Patient assessment and diagnosis

Medication prescribing

Collaborative team work

Patient communication

Health promotion

Education

Registered Nurse with Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Overview

Click here to learn how you can make an impact as a Nurse Practitioner with Interior Health.

Love your career AND where you live. At Interior Health, we’re proud to be a Canada’s Top 100 Employer, offering great benefits, career growth, and a life surrounded by some of the most beautiful regions of Canada. From hiking to skiing to lakeside living, your work-life balance has never looked this good.

Location

North Hills Primary Care Clinic #61-700 Tranquille Rd Kamloops, BC V2B 3H9.

Hours / Rotation

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 – 18:00
• Clinic hours: 08:00 – 16:00
• On-call may be required.

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.

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: Benefit from employer-paid vacation and time off, allowing you to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We offer 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, ensuring you and your family are well taken care of.

Retirement Savings: You may be eligible to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), which is one of the best in Canada.

Work-Life Balance: We believe in supporting our employees with flexible schedules and a healthy work-life balance to ensure both professional and personal success. We provide options for maternity &/or paternity leave top-up.

Why Join Us

Be Part of a Thriving, Supportive Team: Join a dynamic healthcare team that values collaboration, mutual support and shared success.

Make a Real Impact: Your expertise will directly influence the health and well-being of our patients, clients and residents.

Endless Growth & Development: We are deeply invested in your professional growth.

Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Environment: Thrive in an inclusive, team-oriented setting.

Work-Life Harmony: We prioritize your well-being by offering flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and Treatment: Assess and diagnose undifferentiated diseases and conditions, provide treatment, and prescribe medications in line with the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice and regulatory standards.
• Care Management: Monitor ongoing care, order diagnostic investigations, interpret results, and develop tailored treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.
• Patient Communication: Establish care priorities, provide follow-up treatment, and communicate effectively with patients and families about diagnoses, care plans and prognoses.
• Collaboration and Consultation: Work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and create individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribing Medication: Prescribe medications within legal and regulatory guidelines, ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical treatments.
• Leadership and Supervision: Lead and guide other nursing and healthcare personnel, provide education, supervision and performance evaluations to support professional development.
• Research and Innovation: Contribute to research aimed at enhancing patient care and advancing nursing practices.
• Health Promotion: Lead health promotion activities and screenings, focusing on at-risk populations to prevent illness and promote well-being.
• Education and Mentorship: Facilitate interdisciplinary education through case presentations, mentoring and collaboration in clinical and community settings.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement and evaluate policies related to nursing, interdisciplinary care and health system practices.
• Palliative and Long-Term Care: Serve as the most responsible provider for patients in palliative, hospice and long-term care settings when required.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety guidelines to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as necessary to support patient care and organizational goals.

Legal & EEO Statements

Honoring 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).