Nurse Practitioner

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Victoria, BC to provide comprehensive primary care and addictions medicine within a transdisciplinary team. The NP will assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe, collaborating with physicians and other health professionals.

The position involves working in ACT clinics and community outreach, with travel between multiple sites as part of a shared care model for complex clients.

Qualifications

• Registration as Nurse Practitioner with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to work autonomously within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents, diagnose and treat within scope.
• Initiate treatment plans, health care management, and prescribed medications.
• Collaborate with team, refer to physicians, and participate in outreach to hard-to-reach clients.

Skills

Team-based care

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Prescribing medications

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education and mentorship

Education

NP registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Eric Martin Pavilion (EMP) - Victoria, BC V8R 4Z3 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$76.61 - $84.27

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Dec. 7 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Apr. 30 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.

This position is working on a team of 3 NPs in a shared care model on transdisciplinary teams for 5 Assertive Community Treatment within MHSU Complex Community Care providing primary care and addictions medicine. Services are delivered in clinic at the ACT office and also requires community outreach with the teams for hard to reach or isolated clients.