Nurse Practitioner | Primary Care & MHSU

Interior Health Authority; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider in Castlegar, British Columbia, is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner. The role involves providing comprehensive primary care, including for patients with mental health and substance use issues. Join a dynamic healthcare team committed to patient-centered care and enjoy a flexible work-life balance with competitive remuneration and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Employer-paid training and education

Flexible schedules and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner certification and a valid license to practice in British Columbia.
• Experience in primary care and treating mental health or substance use disorders preferred.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive all-ages primary care.
• Monitor ongoing care, order diagnostic investigations, and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare staff for optimal patient management.
• Prescribe medications in line with legal regulations.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Mental health care

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Diagnosis and treatment planning

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Overview

Click here to learn how you can make an impact as a Nurse Practitioner with Interior Health. Love your career AND where you live. At Interior Health, we’re proud to be a Canada’s Top 100 Employer, offering great benefits, career growth, and a life surrounded by some of the most beautiful regions of Canada. From hiking to skiing to lakeside living, your work-life balance has never looked this good. Join our Nurse Practitioner team!

Interior Health is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to join our team on a permanent basis in Castlegar, British Columbia. This role will provide comprehensive all-ages primary care, including individuals with mental health (MH) and substance use (SU) disorders, and care for individuals who are unattached to a primary care provider or referred from the Health Connect Registry (HCR). As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will deliver longitudinal, patient-centered care to this specialized population. While this is not an Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) clinic, you may provide OAT services to patients in your care. This position does not include outreach services; however, you may partner with outreach workers to support patients who face challenges accessing care on-site. You will work alongside another Nurse Practitioner to enable collaboration within a supportive and dynamic team environment, with opportunities to engage with community agencies and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, culturally safe care to patients.

Salary Range: $74.74/hour - $82.21/hour. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on qualifications and experience.

What We Offer

• Hours: 8:00-16:00
• Competitive Remuneration: A rewarding salary and benefits package designed to recognize and value your experience and dedication.
• Exceptional Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for professional development, advancement, and training.
• Employer-Paid Training & Education: Ongoing learning opportunities with employer-sponsored training.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and a healthy work-life balance with maternity and/or paternity leave top-up.

Why Join Us

• Be Part of a Thriving, Supportive Team: A dynamic healthcare team that values collaboration and mutual support.
• Make a Real Impact: Your expertise will influence the health and well-being of patients and communities.
• Endless Growth & Development: Ongoing opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and leadership roles.
• Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Environment: Work with professionals from various disciplines in an inclusive setting.
• Work-Life Harmony: Flexible schedules and a focus on well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and Treatment: Assess and diagnose undifferentiated diseases, provide treatment, and prescribe medications in line with the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice and regulatory standards.
• Care Management: Monitor ongoing care, order diagnostic investigations, interpret results, and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Patient Communication: Establish care priorities, provide follow-up treatment, and communicate with patients and families about diagnoses, care plans, and prognoses.
• Collaboration and Consultation: Work with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and create treatment plans. May admit and discharge patients per organizational policies.
• Prescribing Medication: Prescribe medications within legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Leadership and Supervision: Lead and guide other nursing and healthcare personnel; provide education, supervision, and performance evaluations.
• Research and Innovation: Contribute to research and initiatives to enhance patient care and influence health policies.
• Health Promotion: Lead health promotion activities and screenings for at-risk populations.
• Education and Mentorship: Facilitate interdisciplinary education, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and evaluate policies related to nursing and care practices.
• Palliative and Long-Term Care: Serve as the most responsible provider in palliative, hospice, and long-term care settings when required.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and ensure training and incident investigation compliance.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as necessary to support patient care and organizational goals.