Nurse Practitioner (NP) - ED/PC

Northern Health - BC; Fort Nelson; On-site; CAD 149,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Orientation and clinical support

Professional development funds

Moving expenses support

Four weeks of vacation

Outdoor activities access

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department and Primary Care team at Fort Nelson General Hospital. The role involves providing emergency care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced, team-based environment, with the opportunity to deliver longitudinal primary care and manage a patient panel.

ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and CASTED certifications are required. Flexible scheduling, telemedicine support, mentorship, and strong interprofessional collaboration are available

Qualifications

• Requires Nurse Practitioner designation and BC license.
• ACLS, PALS, ATLS and CASTED certifications required.
• Experience in emergency and longitudinal primary care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within interdisciplinary ED team to provide safe, high-quality care.
• Assess and manage patients across CTAS 1–5.
• Utilize PowerChart or paper-based documentation systems.
• Engage with virtual specialist services to support timely, high-quality care.
• Deliver longitudinal primary care to a diverse patient population.
• Use EMR for documentation and care coordination.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Emergency care

Patient assessment

Interprofessional teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Education

Nurse Practitioner

ACLS

PALS

ATLS

CASTED

Tools

PowerChart

Telemedicine platforms

EMR systems

Job description

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department and Primary Care team at Fort Nelson General Hospital. This dynamic role involves providing emergency care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced, team-based care environment. In addition, this position offers flexibility and the chance to provide longitudinal primary care to patients of all ages. The NP will attach a patient panel and contribute to a collaborative, culturally safe care environment supported by physicians, other nurse practitioners, primary care assistants, and an interprofessional team.

Virtual specialist consultation services and telemedicine technologies are available to support clinical decision-making and enhance access to expertise. The position offers adaptable scheduling options to support service delivery and work-life balance. Advanced certifications required include ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and CASTED.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary emergency department team to provide safe, patient-centered, high-quality care.
• Assess and manage patients across CTAS 1–5
• Utilize PowerChart or paper-based documentation systems.
• Engage with virtual specialist services to support timely, high-quality emergency care delivery.
• Deliver longitudinal primary care to a diverse patient population.
• Use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documentation and care coordination.
• Participate in team-based primary care and contribute to quality improvement initiative

Facility

Where you will be working:
Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Fort Nelson General Hospital

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort Nelson

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high-quality, person-centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

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
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.