Nurse Practitioner, Student Health Services

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Canada is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner for its Student Health Services. This role involves providing primary healthcare to a diverse student body while collaborating closely with physicians and other health providers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Strong skills in primary care and experience in health promotion are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered with the BCCNM as a Nurse Practitioner and covered by CNPS professional liability protection.
• Experience in acute or outpatient mental health settings is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, staff, and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care for the diverse UBC student community.
• Collaborate with family physician and other health professionals.
• Participate in health outreach and education.

Skills

EMR Systems

Pain Management

Acute Care

Primary Care Experience

Suturing

Vital Signs Experience

Dermal Fillers

Experience Administering Injections

Pediatrics Experience

Nursing

Botox Experience

Education

Masters of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Nurse Practitioner

Job Title

Nurse Practitioner Student Health Services

Department

Nurse Practitioners Student Health and Wellbeing VP Students

Compensation Range

$9048.67 - $14114.17 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the normal course employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

December 6 2025

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

At UBC we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research innovation and learning for all faculty staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

This position entails work within the context of a client centered care model UBC Student Health Services (SHS) standards of practice and patient care guidelines and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and patient care guidelines for Nurse Practitioners (NP). The incumbent will provide primary health care for the diverse UBC student community. This position will work collaboratively with family physicians, specialist physicians, nurses, clerical staff and administrative staff within SHS as well as externally with members of UBC Counselling Services, Health Equity Promotion & Education Centre for Accessibility, Student Support Services and the UBC community at individual will consult confer and collaborate with external services and resources participate in health outreach and education to the UBC community demonstrate expertise and leadership maintain and advance clinical competence participate in committee work related to campus health and wellness and participate in approved research projects related to health and wellness. The NP demonstrates expertise and enacts a commitment to anti‑racism equity diversity and inclusionary practices throughout their care for students.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Medical Director of UBC SHS and works closely with family physicians, specialist physicians and other clinic staff members. The incumbent participates in collaboration with other campus groups involved in health care promotion and position is primarily based at Student Health Services with some time spent each week at other locations on campus.

Work Performed

Works independently and as member of a multidisciplinary team including family physicians, nurses and specialist physicians to provide primary health care virtually and in‑person for students at UBC.

Researches and explores internal and external resources including making appropriate referrals to internal and external providers.

Collaborates with Counselling Services and Wellness Advisers regarding referrals and shared clients.

Collaborates with the Centre for Accessibility regarding accommodations and other supports.

Provides leadership in improving health care for equity‑deserving students.

Participates in on‑call rotation with other primary care providers of SHS in response to urgent or emergent medically related calls from pharmacies, laboratories, hospitals or active UBC students outside regular clinic hours.

Plans and participates in leading group sessions for patients at SHS.

Liaises with Managers Student Support Services and internal and external health care providers to provide continuity of care and follow up care and/or consultation.

Plans and participates in collaborative meetings regarding ongoing care for students with complex health conditions.

Collaborates with Health Equity Promotion & Education to promote health care topics and to provide educational sessions to UBC departments.

Participates in planning research and ongoing evaluation to improve health services for students.

Participates in health related committees.

Maintains and documents all information related to the patient visit.

Acts as the students advocate to protect and promote the clients right to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.

Prepares statistical and / or narrative reports.

Maintains competency in medicine by attending regular conferences, workshops or other continuing medical education as required by BCCNM.

Consequence of Error / Judgement

Under the supervision of the Medical Director of SHS this position is responsible for high quality care. Responsible for ensuring adherence to the standards of practice and patient care guidelines of UBC SHS. The result of failure to provide appropriate quality of care and referrals could result in serious harm to students with health conditions and legal accountability to the administrators of the University and / or damage to the due diligence reputation of the University.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Medical Director of SHS and will consult on major problem areas. The NP is responsible for providing quality care and is expected to take on all the responsibilities of a licensed Nurse Practitioner. Consults and collaborates with family physicians, nurses, psychiatrists or other specialists regarding care.

Supervision Given

May provide assignments and direction to staff as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own.

• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's awareness, knowledge and skills related to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Masters of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner degree.

Registered with the BCCNM as a Nurse Practitioner and is covered by Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) professional liability protection.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in acute or outpatient mental health settings or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience would be an asset.

Experience in working within a post‑secondary institution or other multicultural setting would be an asset.

Comprehensive knowledge of mental health assessment and diagnostic categorization (i.e. DSM‑5 and updates).

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Infant Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Knowledge of adolescent and young adult health issues and disorders including mental health issues and disorders.

Demonstrated ability in primary care.

Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care for diverse populations.

Proven sensibility and appreciation of the role that gender, race, disability, gender identity, sexuality and social background play in the experience of health and well‑being.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with clients, their families, staff and faculty on campus and staff of outside agencies.

Ability to teach health topics by providing health education and information both on an individual and in a group setting.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate on topics of health promotion and education.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other providers on designated committees for health planning, research and evaluation.

Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected situations.

Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.

Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Key Skills

EMR Systems, Pain Management, Acute Care, Primary Care Experience, Suturing, Vital Signs Experience, Dermal Fillers, Experience Administering Injections, Pediatrics Experience, Nursing, Botox Experience, Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 9048 - 14114