Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hour

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Critical Care Team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital (ARH) in Abbotsford, B.C. As part of this role the NP works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team with a coordinated approach to ensure safe, effective, and timely care for patients. ARH’s Critical Care is a dynamic team that focuses on Adult Critical Care in a combined 20 bed closed unit, comprised of 10 ICU and 10 High Acuity beds, supported by a team of intensivists, Nurse Practitioners, Critical Care RNs, Respiratory Therapists and Allied Health professionals.

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Practitioner position is designed as an acute care NP role with aim to work in a collaborative manner in a team setting. The primary goal is to provide supportive care from an acute NP perspective to a defined population of patients admitted to the ICU at ARH.

• Develop an understanding of managing critically ill patients and their needs
• Respond and assist to any on unit medical emergencies or code blues
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on patient’s journey
• Be proficient in complex assessment, diagnosis, and treatment/management planning.
• Work alongside an experienced, collaboratively, and supportive ICU NP

• Complex discharge planning/transfers planning and advanced clinical decision making for patients with multiple comorbidities, chronic diseases, and variable social needs
• Working in a team-based environment with a specialized interdisciplinary team to prevent deterioration and improve quality of life
• Referral and consultation to and with specialists and in accessing community resources. Your experience in a high-intensity critical care setting and ability to manage acutely ill patients along with your autonomy in clinical practice will be the keys to your success as a Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care.

ARH is a 280 bed, University of British Columbia affiliated hospital offering medical, surgical, obstetrics, inpatient pediatrics, renal, cardiology, tertiary palliative care, helipad, as well as 24/7 emergency services with nearly 80,000 visits annually. We are currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join us working with Internal Medicine Services across Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

Abbotsford is in the heart of the Fraser Valley, one hour (70km) southeast of Vancouver’s city centre. This large rural city in the country is set against stunning views of British Columbia’s (BC) Coast Mountains and Washington’s Mount Baker. With a lower cost of living than Metro Vancouver, the area attracts residents who want a slower pace and enjoy a small-town feel.

Here what the team has to say about their experience working and/or living in Abbotsford.

Be part of our clinical enhancement program with regular in-house skills development such as 12 lead ECG interpretation, Point of Care ultrasound (POCUS), suturing and x-ray interpretation in addition to receiving centralized NP orientation. You will be welcomed into a New Graduate NP Community of Practice team helping to support your successful transition into independent practice.

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions. The Nurse Practitioner initiates treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions, and employer policies and procedures. The Nurse Practitioner provides professional guidance to other health professionals and practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary health care team, making referrals to specialist physicians and others as appropriate.

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