Nurse Practitioner; NP - Acute

Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department team at University Hospital of Northern BC. This dynamic role involves providing emergency care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced, team-based care environment. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with physicians and emergency nurses, supported by telemedicine tools and flexible scheduling. Advanced certifications required: ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and CASTED.

• Assess and manage CTAS 1 – 5 patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and emergency department nurses to deliver high-quality emergency care.
• Utilize Power Chart or paper-based documentation systems.
• Engage with virtual services to support emergency care delivery.
• Contribute to a team-based approach to emergency medicine.

The University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region and a hub for specialized health services. It’s also a teaching hospital.

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.
• UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001.
• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU.
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU).
• MRI unit.
• UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

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.