Nurse Practitioner, VGH Palliative Inpatient

The salary range for this position is CAD $76.34/Hr.

- CAD $83.98/Hr.

Come work as a Nurse Practitioner with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Join our dynamic team at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), a world‑class medical facility committed to providing exceptional Palliative Care. We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our supportive and collaborative environment, where NPs are integral members of the medical staff and are fully supported by the NP department.

The NP would work as an autonomous member of our multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Consult Team supporting patients and teams facility‑wide. The role includes direct clinical care, as well as leading and participating in program research and quality improvement initiatives and education as we work to meet and exceed regional and national standards. This role offers ample opportunities for professional growth, including access to ongoing education and specialized work experience.

If you’re passionate about advancing your career in a thriving, patient‑centered setting, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our world‑renowned healthcare team.

• Be responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients and clients including diagnosing diseases, disorders and conditions.
• Initiate treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, and employer policies and procedures.
• Provide professional guidance to other health professionals and participates autonomously as a member of the interdisciplinary health teams.
• Collaborate with clients and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for clients, families and communities.
• Develop and implement population and evidence‑based strategies to improve health and participate in policy‑making and quality improvement activities that influence health services and practices.
• Participate in peer, program and self‑review to evaluate the outcome of the services at the client, community and population level.
• Be responsible for own professional development and maintaining competence in the position, and maintaining privileges as active medical staff as required.
• Report to an Operational Director, Professional Practice and has key accountabilities for quality assurance and patient safety within the Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners.

All applicants are encouraged to review the below qualifications prior to applying for this job posting.

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner in the field an asset, but open to all motivated applicants.

• Ability to perform the full scope of NP duties and responsibilities.
• Applies for and maintains core and non‑core privileges, as required by the program, as active medical staff within the VCH Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners and cross‑appointments as described in the VCH Medical Staff Rules and Medical Bylaws.
• Ability to apply knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral sciences, pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, and evidence‑based practice to clinical diagnosis and patient management.
• Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care and prognosis.
• Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer…