Nurse Practitioner

Overview

This role provides comprehensive primary health care to individuals and families within a community-based family practice clinic. The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with other Nurse Practitioners, family physicians, and an interdisciplinary care team to deliver longitudinal, patient-centered care to an established patient panel.

Care includes health promotion and disease prevention, comprehensive health assessments, chronic disease management, reproductive and sexual health services, mental health and wellness support, and pediatric care across the lifespan. Services are provided to patients formally attached to a primary care provider—either a family physician or a nurse practitioner—within the clinic.

Successful candidates must meet all privileging and credentialing requirements to practice within the clinical setting.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday and Friday, 08:00–16:00
• Weekends/Stats:
  Closed
• Location:
  
  826 Thompson Avenue, Chase, BC V0E 1M0
• On-call may be required.

Salary range: $74.74/hour – $82.21/hour. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant.

• Competitive Remuneration:
  Enjoy a rewarding salary and benefits package designed to recognize and value your experience and dedication.
• Exceptional Career Growth:
  Take advantage of excellent opportunities for professional development, advancement, and training to support your career aspirations.
• Employer-Paid Training &
  
  Education:
  
  Access ongoing learning opportunities with employer-sponsored training to help you stay at the forefront of your profession.
• Work-Life Balance:
  We believe in supporting our employees with flexible schedules and a healthy work-life balance to ensure both professional and personal success. We provide options for maternity &/or paternity leave top-up.

• Be Part of a Thriving, Supportive Team:
  Join a dynamic healthcare team that values collaboration, mutual support, and shared success.
• Make a Real Impact:
  Your expertise will directly influence the health and well-being of our patients, clients, and residents, as well as positively impact health outcomes.
• Endless Growth & Development:
  Enjoy ongoing opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and leadership roles that will help you advance in your career and reach your full potential.

• Diagnosis and Treatment:
  Assess and diagnose undifferentiated diseases and conditions, provide treatment, and prescribe medications in line with the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice and regulatory standards.
• Care Management:
  Monitor ongoing care, order diagnostic investigations, interpret results, and develop tailored treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.
• Patient Communication:
  Establish care priorities, provide follow-up treatment, and communicate effectively with patients and families about diagnoses, care plans, and prognoses.
• Collaboration and Consultation:
  Work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and create individualized treatment plans. May also admit and discharge patients as per organizational policies.
• Prescribing Medication:
  Prescribe medications within legal and regulatory guidelines, ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical treatments.
• Leadership and Supervision:
  Lead and guide other nursing and healthcare personnel. Provide education, supervision, and performance evaluations to support professional development.
• Research and Innovation:
  Contribute to research aimed at enhancing patient care and advancing nursing practices. Participate in initiatives to influence healthcare policies and population health strategies.
• Health Promotion:
  Lead health promotion activities and screenings, focusing on at-risk populations to prevent illness and promote well-being.
• Education and Mentorship:
  Facilitate interdisciplinary education through case presentations, mentoring, and collaboration in clinical and community settings. Support continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Policy Development:
  Develop, implement, and evaluate policies related to nursing,…