Nurse Practitioner; NP

Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Fort St. John Primary Care team. This Full-time position offers flexibility and the chance to provide longitudinal primary care to patients of all ages. The NP will attach a patient panel and contribute to a collaborative, culturally safe care environment supported by physicians, other nurse practitioners, primary care assistants, and an interprofessional team.

• Deliver longitudinal primary care to a diverse patient population.
• Use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documentation and care coordination.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals.
• Participate in team-based care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

• Eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience in primary care across the lifespan.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed care.

The Fort St John Primary care facility located in Fort St. John. The clinic has a team of family physicians and MOAs and shares its location with other clinics where Nurse Practitioners work. Northern Health’s approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services.

The quality-of-care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings and will result in better long-term health outcomes.

• New Graduate NP - $149,382
• 1 Year Experience - $156,851
• 2 Years Experience - $164,320

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Supportive team environment with mentorship opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing clinical support.
• Professional development funds are available based on a learning plan after 6 months of work.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Four weeks of vacation with one year of continuous service

• Completion of BCCNM approved Master’s degree level nurse practitioner program.
• Eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis.
• Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients/clients/residents to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; ability to introduce education and evidence-based research.
• Ability to assess and recognize population health trends; ability to plan and implement strategies for population-based prevention and health promotion.
• Ability to implement and evaluate planned change.
• Ability to supervise others and evaluate the care they deliver.
• Ability to lead a team and work within a team.
• Ability to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.
• Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient/resident/client care.
• Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.