Nurse Practitioner - Orthopaedic Surgery - Residency ; Westminster

About the Role

Bring your clinical expertise, dedication, and passion for providing quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Orthopaedic Surgery at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH). We seek experienced NPs to join our dynamic Orthopaedic Surgery team, delivering comprehensive care to patients with complex medical needs across the continuum of elective and non‑elective orthopedic surgical care.

The NP works within a team‑based model, collaborating closely with orthopaedic surgeons, interprofessional colleagues, and patients from admission through discharge or transfer.

Our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program offers a unique postgraduate experience that will elevate your skills and strengthen your transition into independent practice.

• Advanced training in a clinical specialty relevant to your role
• Team collaboration with experienced professionals
• Patient‑centered care model emphasizing impact on patient lives
• Mentorship across multiple clinical areas and weekly coaching check‑ins
• Clinical supervision and protected self‑directed learning time

• Participate in daily rounds, coordinating discharge planning and transitions of care
• Consult with medical subspecialties and support community reintegration
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients across the continuum of elective and non‑elective orthopaedic care
• Provide appropriate orders, screening investigations, and medication management within NP scope
• Communicate health findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans to patients, families, and team members
• Prescribe drugs and administer care in accordance with statutory and regulatory standards
• Participate in quality improvement, education, and research initiatives, documenting accurately in Meditech Expanse
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Supervise and evaluate nursing and health care personnel as necessary
• Maintain population health focus, implementing screening and health promotion for at‑risk groups
• Contribute to interdisciplinary education through case presentations, mentoring, and facilitation
• Support policy and procedure development related to nursing and health system practices
• Perform other duties as required by the role

• Active registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Recent relevant clinical nursing experience

• Clear, Caring, and Courageous leadership within the Fraser Health Leadership Framework
• Excellent communication and collaboration with patients, families, and interprofessional teams
• Critical assessment of health research literature to guide best practices
• Population health trend assessment and implementation of prevention and promotion strategies
• Effective change implementation and evaluation
• Supervision, assessment, and coaching of others
• Team leadership and effective interaction in complex, dynamic settings
• Adaptability, self‑directed learning, and ethical practice in patient care
• Professional development and accountability for personal growth

• 100% employer‑paid benefits package
• Up to four weeks of vacation time
• Benefit portability across Fraser Health employers
• Immediate pension enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top‑up during leave
• 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks
• Eligibility based on employment status

Fraser Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe environment for all employees.