Nurse Practitioner | Primary Care

Position Summary

Bring your clinical expertise and passion for delivering quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner—an opportunity to truly make a difference in your community.

Interior Health is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to join our team on a temporary basis in Trail, British Columbia. This position is a term specific part‑time 0.75 FTE available until April 26, 2027 or return of incumbent. On‑call may be required.

Lower Columbia Trail B.C.

Salary range for the position is $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 and 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 and/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.
• Endless Growth & Development:
  We are deeply invested in your professional growth. Enjoy ongoing opportunities for continuous learning.
• Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Environment:
  Thrive in an inclusive, team‑oriented setting where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Work‑Life Harmony:
  We prioritize your well‑being by offering flexibility and a healthy work‑life balance.

• Diagnosis and Treatment:
  Assess and diagnose undifferentiated diseases and conditions, provide treatment, and prescribe medications within scope of practice.
• Care Management:
  Monitor ongoing care, order diagnostic investigations, interpret results, and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Patient Communication:
  Establish care priorities, provide follow‑up treatment, and communicate effectively with patients and families.
• 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.
• Leadership and Supervision:
  Lead and guide other nursing and healthcare personnel. Provide education, supervision, and performance evaluations.
• Research and Innovation:
  Contribute to research aimed at enhancing patient care and advancing nursing practices.
• Health Promotion:
  Lead health promotion activities and screenings, focusing on at‑risk populations.
• Education and Mentorship:
  Facilitate interdisciplinary education through case presentations, mentoring, and collaboration.
• Policy Development:
  Develop, implement, and evaluate policies related to nursing and interdisciplinary care.
• Palliative and Long‑Term Care:
  Serve as the most responsible provider for patients in palliative, hospice, and long‑term care settings when required.
• Safety and Compliance:
  Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety guidelines; ensure compliance with training and incident investigation protocols.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  Perform other duties as necessary to support patient care and organizational goals.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or equivalent.
• Certification:
  Current Nurse Practitioner certification with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in a clinical or healthcare setting, with the ability to diagnose, treat, and manage patient care is considered an asset.
• Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). Preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code.
• Relocation
  
  Incentives:
  
  Incentives may be available at time of offer.