Nurse Practitioner; NP

The Opportunity

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital & Health Centre team in Masset. This relief 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.
• Attach patients per the Provincial Attachment System (PAS) guidelines.
• 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.

Masset is situated along the shoreline of Masset Sound on Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, and is the largest village on the island. Major industries are logging, fishing and tourism. Masset provides services for a larger rural area with a population of 1,000 local residents and services a surrounding area of 2,300 including Tow Hill (unincorporated) and Old Masset (IR).

The community has one elementary school and one secondary school.

Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre provides medical service to Old Masset, Port Clements and surrounding areas. The hospital and health centre has 4 Acute Care beds, 1 Palliative Care bed, 4 Long‑term Care beds and a 4 unit assisted living complex.

• Emergency
• Laboratory
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Pharmacy
• Chronic Disease Management
• Physiotherapy
• Speech and Language therapy
• Mental Health and Substance Use service
• Home and Community Care and Home Support services
• Visiting specialists in Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Respirology, Rheumatology, Urology and Ophthalmology
• Video conferencing capabilities with specialists or physicians in other areas
• Public Health provides many services to the community. Some of these services include:
• Harm reduction services
• TB testing
• Prenatal services with pregnancy registry
• Kindergarten screening and school immunizations
• Birth control, pap tests, STI testing

• 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 available based on a learning plan after 6 months of work.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Four weeks of vacation with one year of continuous service.