Nurse Practitioner - Indigenous Health Primary Care

Salary: CAD $60.75 - $87.33 / hour

Job Summary:

Fraser Health Authority values diversity within the workplace. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry, pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code. This role is for Nurse Practitioners passionate about supporting Indigenous individuals, families, and communities within a primary care environment grounded in respect, cultural humility, and partnership.

Surrey, British Columbia

• Diagnose and treat diseases, disorders, and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice and write orders for treatment and medications.
• Monitor ongoing care, request appropriate screening and diagnostic investigations, and interpret reports to plan treatment.
• Communicate health findings, diagnoses, and priorities to patients and families; provide support and counseling.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health care providers to assess and diagnose patient status, develop and implement treatment plans, and manage admissions and discharges according to policies.
• Prescribe drugs within statutory and regulatory standards and employer policies.
• Assign and supervise nursing and health care personnel, evaluate performance, and provide education and supervision.
• Participate in research and contribute to improved patient care and population health initiatives.
• Implement screening and health promotion activities for at-risk populations.
• Engage in interdisciplinary education through case presentations, mentoring, and knowledge exchange.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing, interdisciplinary, and health system policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Current practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Recent relevant clinical nursing experience.

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework:
Clear, Caring and Courageous, and creates conditions for people to succeed.

• Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and health care teams.
• Consult and refer patients to appropriate physicians and professionals.
• Critically assess health research literature and introduce evidence-based practices.
• Assess and recognize population health trends; plan and implement prevention and health promotion strategies.
• Implement and evaluate planned changes.
• Supervise others and evaluate care delivered.
• Lead and work within a team.
• Adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.
• Transfer knowledge, teach, coach, and mentor others.
• Identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues.
• Self-assess performance and assume responsibility for professional development.

• Comprehensive, 100% employer-paid benefits.
• Up to four weeks of vacation.
• Benefit portability from other HEABC employers.
• Immediate pension enrollment.
• 87% maternity top-up.
• 50% Trans Link pass subsidy.
• Additional employee discounts and perks.