Nurse Practitioner Lead

Providence HealthCare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Providence Health Care (PHC) invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner Lead to shape NP practice across BC's leading health authority. You will provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and advocacy to support high-quality, patient- and family-centred care while influencing practice, policy, and professional development across PHC.

Reporting to the Vice President Chief of People, Nursing and Health Professions Officer, you will lead clinical excellence, drive interprofessional collaboration,

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum of 5 years NP experience with leadership, education or program development in complex health systems.
• Active PHC medical staff privileges or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical and professional leadership to Nurse Practitioners across Providence Health Care (PHC) programs.
• Advance quality practice environments, championing clinical excellence and fostering interprofessional collaboration within Nurse Practitioner practice throughout the organization.
• Support the integration and development of NP practice within PHC to facilitate the establishment of the formal Nurse Practitioner framework within the Office of Professional Practice.
• Guide strategic direction, mentorship, assists in clinical mentorship and evaluation, leads policy development within PHC and represents PHC within Regional and Provincial policy groups.
• Be responsible for quality assurance initiatives and seamless integration of comprehensive NP practice throughout the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Policy & change management

Communication skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner registration with BCCNM

5+ years NP leadership experience

Job description

Salary

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

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The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. A criminal record check may be required

Summary

Join Providence Health Care (PHC) as our Nurse Practitioner Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Nurse Practitioner practice across one of British Columbia's leading health authorities. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about advancing clinical excellence, fostering innovation, and building strong interprofessional partnerships. As the provincial and organizational landscape for Nurse Practitioner practice continues to evolve, you will provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and advocacy to support high-quality, patient- and family-centred care while influencing practice, policy, and professional development across the organization.Reporting to the Vice President Chief of People, Nursing and Health Professions Officer, the NP Lead:

• Provides expert clinical and professional leadership to Nurse Practitioners across Providence Health Care (PHC) programs
• Is accountable for advancing quality practice environments, championing clinical excellence and fostering interprofessional collaboration within Nurse Practitioner practice throughout the organization
• Supports the integration and development of NP practice within PHC to facilitate the establishment of the formal Nurse Practitioner framework within the Office of Professional Practice
• Guides strategic direction, mentorship, assists in clinical mentorship and evaluation, leads policy development within PHC and represents PHC within Regional and Provincial policy groups
• Is responsible for quality assurance initiatives and seamless integration of comprehensive NP practice throughout the organization

The Nurse Practitioner Lead maintains their clinical practice in accordance with the Practice hours requirements set out by the BC College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) and holds active or provisional medical staff privileges under the PHC Medical Staff Rules and Bylaws.

Note: We welcome applications for both Nurse Practitioner Lead (2026-63827) and Nurse Practitioner Department Head (2026-63826) roles. Applicants that are interested in both the Nurse Practitioner Lead (2026-63827) and Nurse Practitioner Department Head (2026-63826) roles, please highlight your interest and preference in your cover letter and at time of application online on PHC Careers.

What You Bring

Education, Training and Experience:

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Minimum of 5 years of Nurse Practitioner experience, including progressive leadership, education or program development experience in complex health systems
• Active PHC medical staff privileges or eligibility to obtain privileges

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead interprofessional teams and system-level practice improvements.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks related to Nurse Practitioner practice in BC.
• Experience with change management, performance monitoring, and quality assurance in clinical settings.
• Familiarity with contracts, funding models, and health authority operations
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong planning, project management, and evaluation abilities.
• Leads Self: Self-aware, authentic, and grounded in values.
• Engages Others: Promotes development, builds effective teams, communicates openly and empathetically.
• Achieves Results: Drives evidence-informed outcomes, improves quality and access.
• Develops Coalitions: Builds networks and strategic partnerships inside and outside PHC/VCH.
• System Transformation: Champions innovation, addresses systemic barriers, and models leadership in health system transformation.

Cultural agility and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary: The full salary range for this position is $60.75 - $87.33 per hour (typical hiring range is between $60.75 - $75.94), depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of our patients and residents.
• A comprehensive health benefits package.

Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:Strategic and Operational Leadership

• Leads the implementation and sustainability of NP policies, frameworks, and professional standards across PHC, aligning with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and provincial directions.
• Coordinates the collection and reporting of NP human resources and performance metrics to support workforce planning and accountability and notifies the Department Head of any emerging issues.
• Develops and maintains the NP rotation schedules.
• Manages and resolves conflicts, facilitating constructive dialogue to reach resolution. Refers formal performance management issues to the Department Head.
• Provides strategic input into legislative, regulatory, and practice changes, assessing impact on clinical environments and patient care outcomes.

Practice Support and Quality

• Provides first-line support for NP practice issues, fostering professional autonomy while guiding integration within team-based care.
• Coordinates NP orientation, residency, mentorship, onboarding and NP check in reviews in collaboration with operational, medical leaders, and the NP Department Head.
• Promotes clinical practice consistency and mentorship opportunities, ensuring clarity in scope, accountability, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Leads NP involvement in research, education, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with the four BCCNM domains of practice.

System and Cultural Integration

• Liaises between external organizations including, VCH, BCCNM, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC), and academic institutions.
• Develops structures and processes to strengthen NP leadership capacity and system-level advocacy within PHC.
• Participates in medical staff initiatives related to quality assurance, patient safety, credentialing, and regulatory compliance.

Change Management and Innovation

• Champions innovation and practice transformation within NP care delivery, contributing to system-wide change initiatives.
• Leads projects and initiatives supporting clinical redesign, evidence-based care models and electronic health record adoption.
• Supports culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equity-oriented approaches in NP practice.

Clinical Practice

• Must maintain clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner as outlined by the BCCNM, within a designated minimum amount of clinical practice.
• Holds and maintains active or provisional medical staff privileges in accordance with PHC bylaws.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care!

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ /Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.