Nurse Practitioner, Bella Coola

Vancouver Coastal Health; Bella Coola; On-site; CAD 105,165 - 115,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports for employees

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health in Bella Coola is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to join their primary care team. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from CAD $76.34 to CAD $83.98 per hour. The NP will collaborate closely with healthcare providers to deliver patient-centered care to Nuxalk Nation and Bella Coola communities. Candidates must hold a current Nurse Practitioner registration with BCCNM and have a minimum of 4 years of relevant clinical experience. Comprehensive health benefits and support for professional development are included.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the BCCNM and at least 4 years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Successful completion of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is required.
• Ability to perform the full scope of Nurse Practitioner duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients including diagnoses.
• Initiate treatment and provide professional guidance to health professionals.
• Collaborate to improve health and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient management

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Leadership skills

Education

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with BCCNM

Recent clinical nursing experience (4+ years)

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $76.34/Hr. – CAD $83.98/Hr.

Come work as a Nurse Practitioner with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Bella Coola is currently seeking Nurse Practitioners to join their team of primary care and urgent care providers. The NP will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide high‑quality, patient‑centered primary care to the people of Nuxalk Nation and Bella Coola. This opportunity includes housing and transportation, and the FTE is flexible. The interdisciplinary team is enthusiastic about integrating NPs into their care model. Successful candidates will receive support from the VCH NP department and the regional NP team.

About Nuxalk Nation and Bella Coola, BC

The Nuxalk Nation and the Nuxalk People have lived in and around Bella Coola for thousands of years. The community occupies a mountain valley at the head of the North Bentinck Channel, about 500 km north of Vancouver, with a population of roughly 1,800 people. Bella Coola General Hospital is a 10‑bed acute facility, 5 long‑term care beds, and a 3‑bed emergency department open 24/7, plus laboratory, diagnostic imaging, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, and Home & Community Support Services. The hospital also hosts a medical clinic and a pharmacy.

As a Nurse Practitioner with VCH you will

• Be responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients and clients, including diagnosing diseases, disorders and conditions.
• Initiate treatment, including health‑care management, therapeutic interventions, and prescription of medications in accordance with statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, and employer policies and procedures.
• Provide professional guidance to other health professionals and participate autonomously as a member of interdisciplinary health teams.
• Collaborate with clients and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for clients, families and communities.
• Develop and implement population‑based, evidence‑based strategies to improve health and participate in policy‑making and quality‑improvement activities that influence health services and practices.
• Participate in peer, program and self‑review to evaluate the outcome of the services at the client, community and population level.
• Be responsible for own professional development and maintain competence in the position, and maintain privileges as active medical staff as required.
• Report to the Senior Director, Nurse Practitioners, and have accountability to the Medical Director for the service area.

Current Registration and Experience

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and at least 4 years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience. Successful completion of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is required.

Education & Experience

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the BCCNM.
• Prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner in the field is an asset, but the role is open to all motivated applicants.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to perform the full scope of NP duties and responsibilities.
• Apply for and maintain core and non‑core privileges, as required by the program, and be active medical staff within the VCH Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners.
• Apply knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral sciences, pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, and evidence‑based practice to clinical diagnosis and patient management.
• Apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self‑care and prognosis.
• Collaborate, consult and formally refer clients and patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.
• Critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices and introduce education and evidence‑based research.
• Assess and recognize population health trends; plan and implement strategies for population‑based prevention and health promotion.
• Implement and evaluate planned change.
• Define the specific areas of practice and client population for whom the position is competent to provide health‑care services.
• Apply lead‑leadership skills within a program and team setting.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Career growth with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.

Equity and Inclusion

Vancouver Coastal Health supports equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.