Nurse Practitioner - Patient Assessment and Transition to – Residency

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $60.75 - $87.33 / hour

Bring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality and compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (PATH) unit at Peace Arch Hospital (PAH) in White Rock, B.C.

The PATH unit is an inpatient hospital-based program in Fraser Health where Nurse Practitioners assume the role of the Most Responsible Provider (MRP) for patients. NPs in PATH units support and empower medically stable alternative level of care (ALC) designated patients with complex discharge requirements and facilitate successful transitions home to thrive in the community.

• Develop an understanding of various ALC designated patients and their needs.
• Be proficient in complex assessment, diagnosis, and treatment/management planning.
• Be responsible and accountable assuming the MRP role for inpatients

• Complex discharge planning and advanced clinical decision making for patients with multiple comorbidities, chronic diseases, and variable social needs.
• Principles of geriatric medical care to a defined patient population
• Working in a team-based environment with a specialized discharge planning team to minimize hospitalizations, prevent health deterioration, and improve quality of life
• Referral and consultation to and with specialists and in accessing community resources.

As a community hospital in Fraser Health’s integrated network of care, the role of PAH is to provide primary, secondary, and some specialty services, such as 24/7 emergency, general medicine, surgery, maternity, inpatient, and outpatient care, with some services requiring a referral while others can be accessed directly. Peace Arch Hospital has a capacity of 171 acute care beds as of July 2018.

It provides care and services primarily to local community residents, and, to a limited extent, residents of the surrounding communities. In addition to service delivery, Peace Arch Hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with UBC’s family medicine and psychiatry residency programs.

With its sandy beaches, red brick promenade, waterfront eateries, dramatic sunsets, and the warmest ocean water on the Canadian west coast, White Rock is known as the jewel of British Columbia. A quiet, growing, seaside community tucked between Surrey and Washington State, White Rock is a scenic community offering a variety of leisure activities from windsurfing to golfing to oceanfront promenade walks.

Our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program offers a unique postgraduate experience that will elevate your skills and strengthen your transition into independent practice.

• Advanced Training:
  Dive deep into a clinical area relevant to your role. Our in-house experts will provide specialized training that sets you up for success.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build connections as you work alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork and shared goals.
• Patient-Centered Care:
  Develop a model of care that puts patients at the heart of everything you do. Make a real impact on their lives.
• Mentorship:
  Benefit from mentorship across multiple clinical areas. Learn from the best and grow exponentially.
• Clinical Supervision:
  During your clinical placements, enjoy dedicated supervision that ensures you’re on the right track.
• Self-Directed Learning:
  We believe in your growth. You will set aside protected time for self-directed learning tailored to your clinical practice and needs.
• Experienced
  
  Coaching:
  
  Get personalized guidance and support with weekly check-ins from an experienced nurse practitioner throughout your residency.

B…