Nurse Practitioner | Short Stay Unit

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This position focuses on caring for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients—often elderly or with complex conditions—awaiting rehabilitation, long-term care, or a return home. You’ll provide comprehensive support, guide complex discharge planning, and ensure each patient receives the care they need to thrive on medical, convalescent, or short-stay units.

Salary Range: $74.74/hour - $82.21/hour. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on 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 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.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days) up to 7 weeks (35 days).
• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  One of Canada’s top benefits packages, includes medical service plan, extended health & dental coverage, and employer-paid insurance premiums, disability, and life insurance, ensuring you and your family are well taken care of.
• Retirement Savings: You may be eligible to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), which is one of the best in Canada, and will help you secure your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance: We believe in supporting our employees with flexible schedules and a healthy work-life balance; options for maternity & or paternity leave top-up.

• Diagnosis and Treatment: Assess and diagnose undifferentiated diseases and conditions, provide treatment, and prescribe medications in line with the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice and regulatory standards.
• Care Management: Monitor ongoing care, order diagnostic investigations, interpret results, and develop tailored treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.
• Patient Communication: Establish care priorities, provide follow-up treatment, and communicate effectively with patients and families about diagnoses, care plans, and prognoses.
• 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, ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical treatments.
• Leadership and Supervision: Lead and guide other nursing and healthcare personnel. Provide education, supervision, and performance evaluations to support professional development.
• Research and Innovation: Contribute to research aimed at enhancing patient care and advancing nursing practices. Participate in initiatives to influence healthcare policies and population health strategies.
• Health Promotion: Lead health promotion activities and screenings, focusing on at-risk populations to prevent illness and promote well-being.
• Education and Mentorship: Facilitate interdisciplinary education through case presentations, mentoring, and collaboration in clinical and community settings. Support continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and evaluate policies related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.
• 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 to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Ensure compliance with training and incident investigation protocols.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as necessary to support patient care and organizational goals.

• Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and eligibility to practice in British Columbia.
• Experience with ALC patients and discharge planning is preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada