Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Orthopedics

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their pediatric orthopedic services team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical management and collaborate with surgeons and healthcare teams. Essential qualifications include current NP registration and relevant clinical experience. The position offers competitive salary rates and comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including a pension plan from day one.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with BCCNM.
• Recent relevant clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients for various conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop treatment plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary education and research.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Education

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner

Job description

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

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our pediatric orthopedic services team supporting Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) and Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) in British Columbia. As an NP, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive medical management and care coordination to patients in collaboration with the attending surgeon(s) and interprofessional team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer‑Paid Benefits
• Generous Vacation Time – up to four weeks
• Benefit Portability – transfer benefits from another HEABC employer
• Immediate Pension Enrollment – defined municipal pension plan from day one
• Maternity Top‑Up – 87% top‑up during maternity leave
• TransLink Pass Subsidy – 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available (eligibility based on employment status)

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within scope; write orders for treatment and medications; provide first‑line care in emergencies.
• Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostics, interprets reports, analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.
• Establishes priorities for health management, provides follow‑up treatment, communicates with patients and families about findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Collaborates and consults with physicians or other healthcare providers to assess and diagnose patient status; develops and implements treatment plans; may admit and discharge patients per policies.
• Prescribes drugs within statutory limits and employer policies.
• Assigns work to nursing and health care personnel, evaluates work, and provides education and supervision as necessary.
• Participates in research, population health initiatives, and interdisciplinary staff education.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies related to nursing and interdisciplinary care.
• 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 leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families, and interprofessional teams.
• Ability to critically assess health research literature and apply evidence‑based practices.
• Ability to identify population‑level health trends and implement prevention strategies.
• Ability to supervise, lead, and evaluate nursing care.
• Self‑directed, adaptable, and ethical decision making.

All candidates must meet the requirements set out by Fraser Health and all applicable regulatory bodies.