Nurse Practitioner, Community (Various)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Community Nurse Practitioner, where you can make a significant impact on patient care in diverse settings. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. You will engage in community health initiatives, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in advanced education residencies designed to enhance your skills. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, this position at a leading health authority allows you to contribute to the well-being of communities across British Columbia. If you are passionate about nursing and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required, with NP registration eligibility.
• Experience in community and primary care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care in various community settings.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient health.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Eligibility for BCCNM registration

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

Explore Exciting Opportunities as a Community Nurse Practitioner!

Location: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH) - Various Locations

Join one of British Columbia’s top employers and embark on a career where you can truly make a difference. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) offers a supportive environment for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and a tailored orientation and post-graduate education opportunities for both new graduates and experienced providers.

We have community, primary care and acute roles in Richmond, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Sea to Sky, Sunshine Coast, qathet, Bella Bella and Bella Coola.

VCH facilities provide state of the art care, provided by teams who are enthusiastic about patients. Join a well-established and rapidly growing group of NPs who practice with teams of physicians, NPs, nurses, and allied health providers.

Residencies and Supports: We provide thorough onboarding and support for new and experienced NPs in all settings and programs. Our UPCC and Mental Health and Substance Use postgraduate advanced education residencies are designed to mentor and educate NPs, helping them build competency and skills while working in dynamic team-based care environments.

Areas and Settings Include:

• Primary Care (Priority Population PC & Family Practice PC)
• Urban Urgent and Primary Care Centres
• Rural Emergency and Urgent Care
• Youth Intensive Case Management
• Community Mental Health and Substance Use
• Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
• Long Term Care and Home Health

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner (MN/MSN - NP) or equivalent degree in a relevant field.
• Current, full or provisional registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), or eligibility for.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Closing Statement

Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team, Olivia Todd, Talent Acquisition Advisor: [e-mail], or click “Apply Now.”

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 Vancouver Coastal Health, 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.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, 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. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.