Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Mental Health and Substance Use

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 82,049 - 117,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive, employer-paid benefits coverage

Generous vacation time – up to four weeks per year

Maternity top-up during maternity leave

TransLink pass subsidy

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Surrey, British Columbia, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for primary care focused on Mental Health and Substance Use. This role involves diagnosing, treating patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with relevant clinical experience. The position offers comprehensive employer-paid benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Recent relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to diagnose and treat patients within NP scope.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients for conditions within NP scope.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and provide patient care.

Skills

Leadership aligned with Fraser Health Leadership Framework

Communication with patients and families

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Current practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Mental Health and Substance Use

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Salary: CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hour

Job Summary

Bring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) providing primary care to patients with Mental Health and Substance Use disorders. Supporting the Surrey Mental Health Centre Gateway clinic in Surrey, B.C., the role offers an opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and construct comprehensive treatment plans for adults living with moderate to severe mental health conditions and complex medical needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% employer‑paid benefits coverage
• Generous vacation time – up to four weeks per year
• Benefit portability – transfer from another employment if applicable
• Immediate pension enrollment into the municipal defined benefit plan
• Maternity top‑up: 87% during maternity leave
• TransLink pass subsidy: 50% off transit passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available
• Eligibility based on employment status

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within NP scope of practice; order medications and provide first‑line emergency care.
• Monitor ongoing care, order appropriate diagnostic investigations, and interpret results to adjust treatment plans.
• Communicate health findings, diagnoses, and treatment priorities to patients and families; support and counsel patients in their care journey.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to assess patients, develop treatment plans, and manage admissions and discharges as per organizational policies.
• Prescribe medications within statutory limits and employer policies.
• Supervise and educate nursing and health‑care personnel; evaluate staff performance and provide mentorship.
• Contribute to research improving patient outcomes and advancing nursing, health‑policy development, and population health.
• Implement screening and health promotion activities for populations at risk.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through case presentations, mentoring, and community engagement.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures related to nursing and health‑system practices.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Current practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and recent relevant clinical nursing experience.

Competencies

• Leadership aligned with Fraser Health Leadership Framework: Clear, Caring, & Courageous.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and providers about health findings, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Collaborate and consult with physicians and health professionals when appropriate.
• Critically assess health‑research literature and incorporate evidence‑based practice.
• Recognize population health trends and plan prevention strategies.
• Implement and evaluate planned changes.
• Supervise and evaluate care delivery by others.
• Lead and work within a collaborative team.
• Self‑direct and adapt to complex, dynamic situations.
• Transfer knowledge, teach, coach, and mentor others.
• Respond to legal and ethical issues in patient care.
• Self‑assess performance and assume responsibility for 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. Our organization is committed to planetary health and values diversity across the workforce, fostering an environment of respect, caring, and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices ensure all individuals are treated inclusively, equitably, and in a culturally safe manner.