Nurse Practitioner – Indigenous Health Primary Care

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 83,689 - 120,305; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver holistic, relationship-based care in a primary care setting serving Indigenous communities. You will honour Indigenous worldviews and Western medicine while collaborating with an interprofessional team to support patient health across the lifespan.

The role requires comprehensive assessments, differential diagnoses, treatment initiation, and prescribing within regulatory standards, with leadership in coordinating care and promoting

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Recent relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Leadership and collaboration within an interdisciplinary health care team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients within NP scope; initiate treatment and prescribe medications.
• Monitor ongoing care and plan follow-up treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals as appropriate.
• Provide education and supervision to other staff as needed.
• Contribute to research and population health initiatives.

Skills

Cultural safety

Indigenous health

Holistic care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BCCNM registered Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $60.75 - $87.33 / hour

Job Summary

Fraser Health Authority values diversity within the workplace. For this position, we also want to highlight that First Nations, Inuit, Metis or Aboriginal ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position. Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.

Step into a role where your clinical expertise and your commitment to Indigenous wellness can create lasting, meaningful change. We are seeking Nurse Practitioners who are passionate about supporting Indigenous individuals, families, and communities within a primary care environment grounded in respect, cultural humility, and partnership.

In this position, you will help shape a model of care that honours Indigenous worldviews, strengths, and healing traditions. You will provide holistic, relationship‑based care to patients across the lifespan, supporting wellness in ways that reflect both Indigenous and Western approaches.

You Are a Great Fit If You Have

• Three or more years of experience providing culturally safe primary care
• Experience working with First Nations people and communities, with the ability to integrate holistic Indigenous and Western medical practices

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families, 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, and employer policies and procedures. 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 specialist physicians and others as appropriate.

The position collaborates with patients/clients/residents and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients/residents, families and communities; develops and implements 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients/clients/residents for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice; writes orders for treatment and medications; provides first line care in emergencies.
• Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostic investigations; interprets reports of investigations and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.
• Establishes priorities for management of health, diseases, disorders, and conditions; provides follow-up treatment; communicates with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnoses and priorities, outcomes and prognoses; supports and counsels patients/clients/residents in their responses to diseases, disorders and conditions.
• Collaborates and consults with physicians or other health care and social service providers as appropriate to assess and diagnose patient/client/resident status. Develops and implements treatment plans. May admit and discharge patients/clients/residents to facilities according to organizational policies.
• Prescribes drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies and procedures.
• Assigns work to other nursing and health care personnel; evaluates work and provides education and supervision as necessary; hires staff, and evaluates staff performance.
• Participates in research contributing to improved patient/client/resident care and advances in nursing, health policy development and population health.
• Maintains population health focus by implementing screening and health promotion activities for populations at risk.
• Participates in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through case presentations, mentoring, role modeling and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, the clinical setting and the community; fosters health care partnerships.
• Develops, implements and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Recent relevant clinical nursing experience.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• 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 others 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/resident/client care.
• Ability to self‑assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.