Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Acute

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 149,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive orientation and ongoing2

Professional development funds

Moving expenses assistance

Four weeks of vacation

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department team at University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George. The role delivers emergency care to all ages in a fast-paced, team-based setting, with physicians and ED nurses, supported by telemedicine and flexible scheduling.

Advanced certifications ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and CASTED are required. PowerChart documentation and virtual services will be part of daily practice as the department focuses on excellent care

Qualifications

• Emergency NP with ability to assess and manage a wide range of acuity levels.
• Collaborate with physicians and ED nurses to deliver high-quality care.
• Experience with telemedicine and flexible scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage CTAS 1–5 patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and ED nurses to deliver high-quality emergency care.
• Utilize PowerChart or paper-based documentation systems.
• Engage with virtual services to support emergency care delivery.
• Contribute to a team-based approach to emergency medicine.

Skills

Emergency care

Team-based care

Telemedicine tools

Education

ACLS

PALS

ATLS

CASTED

Tools

PowerChart

Job description

The Opportunity

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department team at University Hospital of Northern BC. This dynamic role involves providing emergency care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced, team-based care environment. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with physicians and emergency nurses, supported by telemedicine tools and flexible scheduling. Advanced certifications required: ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and CASTED.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage CTAS 1 – 5 patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and emergency department nurses to deliver high-quality emergency care.
• Utilize PowerChart or paper-based documentation systems.
• Engage with virtual services to support emergency care delivery.
• Contribute to a team-based approach to emergency medicine.

About The Community

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/prince-george

About The Hospital

The University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services. It’s also a teaching hospital:

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia

BCIT and other institutions. UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room

and updated ICU

• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

Salary Range

• New Graduate NP - $149,382
• 1 Year Experience - $156,851
• 2 Years Experience - $164,320

Incentives & Support

Competitive Compensation And Benefits

• Supportive team environment with mentorship opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing clinical support.
• Professional development funds are available based on a learning plan after 6 months of work.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Four weeks of vacation with one year of continuous service