Nurse Practitioner – Interventional Radiology – Residency Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employer-paid benefits

Generous vacation time

Immediate pension enrollment

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Metro Vancouver seeks a Nurse Practitioner for a pivotal role in Interventional Radiology at Surrey Memorial Hospital. As the first Nurse Practitioner in this specialty in Canada, you'll lead patient assessments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and enhance care delivery. This position offers advanced training, mentorship, and opportunities to shape innovative IR practices, with a focus on patient-centered care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives is mandatory.
• Recent relevant clinical nursing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical assessments and management of patients undergoing IR procedures.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient-centered care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staff education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Assessment

Supervision

Education

Current Nurse Practitioner registration with BCCNM

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

Lead the Future of Advanced Practice in Interventional Radiology (IR) at Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH). The first‑ever Interventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner role in Canada is launching at SMH, and we’re looking for a visionary NP ready to shape the future of IR care. As Fraser Health expands Interventional Radiology services, this position is central to building a sustainable, high‑performing, patient‑centered IR program.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment and management of patients before, during, and after IR procedures
• Expedited consults, follow‑ups, recovery, and discharges
• Performance of minor procedures within NP scope to enhance continuity of care
• Collaboration with Interventional Radiologists, nurses, and allied health to support coordinated, patient‑centered care
• Participation in population‑based planning, policy development, and outcome evaluation

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to shape a new model of IR care, influence system‑level improvements, and contribute to a major regional expansion. You’ll help define best practice for advanced practice providers in a specialty poised for significant growth.

Residency Opportunity

Our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program offers a unique postgraduate experience that will elevate your skills and strengthen your transition into independent practice.

During Your Residency, You’ll Receive:

1. Advanced Training: Dive deep into a clinical area relevant to your role. Our in-house experts will provide specialized training that sets you up for success.
2. Team Collaboration: Build connections as you work alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork and shared goals.
3. Patient‑Centered Care: Develop a model of care that puts patients at the heart of everything you do.
4. Mentorship: Benefit from mentorship across multiple clinical areas.
5. Clinical Supervision: During your clinical placements, enjoy dedicated supervision that ensures you’re on the right track.
6. Self‑Directed Learning: You will set aside protected time for self‑directed learning tailored to your clinical practice and needs.
7. Experienced Coaching: Get personalized guidance and support with weekly check‑ins from an experienced nurse practitioner throughout your residency.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer‑Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: Eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top‑Up: Receive an 87% top‑up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.

Responsibilities (Detailed)

1. Diagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients 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.
2. Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostic investigations, interprets reports, and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.
3. Establishes priorities for management of health, diseases, disorders, and conditions; provides follow‑up treatment; communicates with patients and families about health findings, diagnoses, priorities, outcomes, and prognoses; supports and counsels patients in their responses to disease.
4. Collaborates and consults with physicians or other healthcare and social service providers as appropriate to assess and diagnose patient status; develops and implements treatment plans; may admit and discharge patients to facilities according to organizational policies.
5. Prescribes drugs within statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies.
6. Assigns work to other nursing and health care personnel; evaluates work and provides education and supervision as necessary; hires staff and evaluates staff performance.
7. Participates in research contributing to improved patient care and advances in nursing, health policy development, and population health.
8. Maintains population health focus by implementing screening and health promotion activities for populations at risk.
9. Participates in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through case presentations, mentoring, role modeling, and facilitating knowledge exchange.
10. Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.
11. 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, families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self‑care and prognosis.
• Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; introduce education and evidence‑based research.
• Ability to assess and recognize population health trends; 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 in patient care.
• Ability to self‑assess performance and assume responsibility for own professional development.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. We are committed to planetary health, value diversity, and strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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