Nurse Practitioner, Complex Care Housing and Priority Populations (qathet)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the qathet region is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary care to individuals with complex needs. This role emphasizes culturally competent care and collaboration within integrated care teams, aiming to improve health access and address health inequities. Ideal applicants will hold a Nurse Practitioner registration with the BCCNM, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. A flexible FTE position with competitive hourly rates is offered, making it a great opportunity for motivated healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness support services

Staff recognition programs

Qualifications

• Provide comprehensive assessments, including diagnosing diseases.
• Initiate treatments and health-care management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary care to individuals with complex needs.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Manage professional development and competence.

Skills

Ability to perform full NP duties

Communication and collaboration

Knowledge of pharmacology

Leadership skills

Education

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with BCCNM

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $74.48/hr. – CAD $81.93/hr.

About Complex Care Housing And Priority Populations (qathet)

In this position, the NP will provide primary care to individuals who are sheltered, unsheltered or precariously housed, presenting with complex mental health and substance use and primary care needs in the qathet region within integrated care teams; complex care housing and intensive case management teams; and with the qathet General Hospital Withdrawal Management bed‑based care program. The key aspects to this role include providing culturally competent care through a trauma‑informed lens, addressing health inequities, treating illness and chronic diseases across the lifespan, and increasing access to opioid agonist therapy. This position will involve delivery of culturally safe care in various settings throughout the qathet Regional District, including Tla’amin Nation in collaboration with Tla’amin Health.

The FTE for this position is flexible, and candidates are eligible to build their competency, skills and expertise with our VCH Nurse Practitioner Mental Health and Substance Use advanced education residency.

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 prescribe 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 and 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 maintaining competence in the position, and maintaining privileges as active medical staff as required.
• Report to the Senior Director, Nurse Practitioners, and with accountability to the Medical Director for the service area.

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.
• Apply for and maintain 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.
• 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 with 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; 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 leadership skills within a program and team setting.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

COVID‑19 Vaccination Requirement

All employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 or have received a single dose of the most recent, updated COVID‑19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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