Nurse Practitioner

Location: 150 - 8518 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5J 0B6

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

The Nurse Practitioner is licensed to work in Canada and provides health care advice, education and support to patients across Canada in jurisdictions that allow for cross province care. As point of contact for patients, you will provide convenient and timely supportive services that range from minor acute care treatments to health coaching for various disease states. You will be responsible for triaging incoming requests from patients, assessing their needs and providing the appropriate clinical recommendations and coaching to support resolution of symptoms and/or improvement in perceived health.

Patients will be able to contact a Registered Nurse via a variety of channels including phone, email, text and video conference. Where necessary, you will be referring patients to healthcare facilities and community-based resources. Working collaboratively with other health care professionals (physicians, pharmacists and dietitians), you will provide a meaningful patient experience, while using your critical thinking skills to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care plans.

• Possess strong clinical expertise and experience in a range of health conditions
• Possess compassion and empathy in order to treat our patients and promote healthy lifestyles.
• Utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate.
• Engage in service/program development of the clinical telemedicine program, including liaising with healthcare providers and patients, and being a champion and advocate for the program.
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal privacy legislation including the Mental Health Act.

• Current unrestricted professional nursing license to practice in the province of work with willingness to obtain and maintain additional provincial NP licenses as required
• Availability that includes weekday days and occasional evenings that support our regular business hours of 8am – 8 pm EST; occasional weekends, as well as on-call shifts that may be required
• 2 years direct clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Ability to apply knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral sciences, pathophysiology, psychopathy, epidemiology and evidence-based practice to clinical diagnosis and patient management
• Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses
• Demonstrated leadership experience preferred
• Ability to provide an organized, efficient approach to telemedicine
• Possession of excellent skills in assessment, communication, critical thinking and decision making
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of SDM Specialty Health Network policies, legal considerations and professional ethics
• Excellent communication skills in English (bilingual French/English preferred)
• Proficiency of computer skills including Microsoft 365; experience with web-based applications (i.e. Salesforce) an asset
• Ability to remain objective and be a…