Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Ambulatory

Umatilla County; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Nurse Practitioner and work within a collaborative network focused on cardiac health and patient care. Engage in a vibrant team dedicated to professional growth and enhancing clinical practices while making a significant impact on community health.

Benefits

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Counseling and wellness support services

Exclusive discount offers for VCH staff

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with BCCNM required.
• Prior NP experience is a plus, but all motivated applicants are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and clients, diagnosing conditions.
• Prescribe medications and manage health interventions according to regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health teams to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Diagnosis

Pharmacology Knowledge

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with BCCNM

Job description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $74.48/Hr. - CAD $81.93/Hr.

Job Summary

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

Join the Cardiac NP Community of Practice at VGH. The Cardiac Sciences Program at Vancouver Acute is recruiting qualified and interested NPs who are keen to be a part of a highly motivated interdisciplinary team and an evolving community of practice. We have opportunities available in the combined areas of Women’s Heart Health, Heart Function, Cardiac Oncology, Atrial Fibrillation. In the Cardiac Ambulatory areas the Nurse Practitioners have established a collaborative network to build expertise across multiple specialties, share knowledge, contribute to quality and research initiatives, and support one another in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Through ongoing mentorship, shared learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration, this Community of Practice fosters professional growth, enhance clinical practice, and contributes to improved patient outcomes and operational excellence. Come and join our dynamic team.

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 prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, and employer policies and procedures.
• Provide professional guidance to other health professionals and participates autonomously as a member of the 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 and evidence-based strategies to improve health and participate in policymaking 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 maintaining competence in the position and maintaining privileges as active medical staff as required.
• Report to an Operational Director, Professional Practice and has key accountabilities for quality assurance and patient safety within the Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners.

Closing Statement

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to VCH, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At VCH, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

VCH is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, and B.C.’s Top Employers in 2025.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner in the field an asset, but open to all motivated applicants.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to perform the full scope of NP duties and responsibilities.
• Applies for and maintains core and non-core privileges, as required by the program, as active medical staff within the VCH Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners and cross-appointments as described in the VCH Medical Staff Rules and Medical Bylaws.
• Ability to apply knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral sciences, pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, and evidence-based practice to clinical diagnosis and patient management.
• Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care and prognosis.
• Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer clients and patients 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 define the specific areas of practice and client population for whom the position is competent to provide health care services.
• Ability to apply lead leadership skills within a program and team setting.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.