Nurse Practitioner

Foundry Kamloops is hiring a Permanent Full Time Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care services to youth aged 12–24 at Foundry Kamloops, in a new, welcoming, and collaborative care environment. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team of physicians and allied health professionals, the Nurse Practitioner will play a key role in improving timely access to high-quality, youth-centered care. Foundry Kamloops brings together multiple service providers to reduce barriers for youth and families seeking support.

The goal of Foundry is to enhance access to integrated services, including primary care, mental health support, substance use services, social services, and peer and family navigation. In one location young people can connect with a counsellor, a primary care provider, and essential supports such as housing, employment, and income assistance, while accessing sexual health services in a safe, inclusive, and youth-friendly space.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients, including initiating treatment, therapeutic interventions, and prescribing medications in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. The NP practices both autonomously and collaboratively, providing clinical leadership and guidance to other health professionals, and facilitating referrals to specialists as needed. This role focuses on supporting diverse and often marginalized populations, including Indigenous youth.

Cultural humility and a commitment to culturally safe care are essential. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in cultural safety training. In addition to direct patient care, the Nurse Practitioner collaborates with patients, families, and team members to identify health trends and implement evidence-informed, population-based strategies to improve outcomes. The role also contributes to quality improvement, peer review, and the ongoing evaluation of services at the individual, community, and population levels.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Rotation: 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, stat holidays closed.

Location:

Kamloops Foundry – 540 Seymour St, Kamloops.

• On-call may be required.

Salary Range: $76.61/hour – $84.27/hour. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant.

• Diagnosis and Treatment:
  Assess and diagnose undifferentiated diseases and conditions, provide treatment, and prescribe medications in line with 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 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…