Nurse Practitioner – Orthopaedic Surgery – Residency Opportunity

Nurse Practitioner – Orthopaedic Surgery – Residency OpportunityJoin to apply for the Nurse Practitioner – Orthopaedic Surgery – Residency Opportunity role at Fraser Health Authority.SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hour.Job SummaryBring your clinical expertise, dedication, and passion for providing quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Orthopaedic Surgery at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH). We are currently seeking two NPs to join our dynamic Orthopaedic Surgery team, delivering comprehensive care to patients with complex medical needs across the continuum of elective and non‑elective orthopedic surgical care.Practicing within a collaborative, team‑based model, the NP will work closely with orthopaedic surgeons – who are the Most Responsible Provider (MRP) for surgical care – and interprofessional colleagues to deliver seamless, patient‑centered care from admission through to discharge or transfer. The NP plays a key role in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients across the continuum of elective and non‑elective orthopaedic care. Responsibilities include participating in daily rounds, coordinating discharge planning and transitions of care, consulting with medical subspecialties, and supporting community reintegration. The NP also contributes to quality improvement, education, and research initiatives, while ensuring accurate documentation using Fraser Health’s Meditech Expanse system.Residency OpportunityOur 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 specialised 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.Mentorship: Benefit from mentorship across multiple clinical areas.Clinical Supervision: During clinical placements, enjoy dedicated supervision that ensures you’re on the right track.Self‑Directed Learning: Protect time for learning tailored to your practice and needs.Experienced Coaching: Get personalised guidance with weekly check‑ins from an experienced NP throughout your residency.Additional benefits include comprehensive, 100% employer‑paid benefits, generous vacation time, benefit portability, immediate pension enrollment, maternity top‑up, TransLink Pass subsidy, and other employee discounts and perks.ResponsibilitiesDiagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients/clients/residents for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the NP’s scope of practice; writes orders for treatment and medications; provides first‑line care in emergencies.Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostic investigations; interprets reports and monitors progress.Establishes priorities for management of health, diseases, disorders, and conditions; communicates with patients/clients/residents and families about findings, diagnoses, and outcomes.Collaborates and consults with physicians or other health‑care and social‑service providers as appropriate to assess and diagnose patient status, develop, and implement treatment plans, and may admit and discharge patients to facilities per policy.Prescribes drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards for NPs and within applicable employer policies.Assigns work to other nursing and health‑care personnel; provides education and supervision as necessary.Participates in research to improve patient care and advance nursing and health policy.Maintains population‑health focus by implementing screening and health promotion activities for at‑risk populations.Participates in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through case presentations, mentoring, and knowledge exchange.Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing and system practices.Performs other duties as required.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceCurrent practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Recent relevant clinical nursing experience.CompetenciesDemonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates conditions for people to succeed.Professional/Technical CapabilitiesCommunicates and collaborates with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, treatment, and prognosis.Collaborates, consults with, and formally refers patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.Critically assesses health‑research literature to determine best practices and introduces evidence‑based research.Recognises population‑health trends; plans and implements prevention and health‑promotion strategies.Implements and evaluates planned change.Supervises others and evaluates care delivered.Leads a team and works within a team.Self‑directs, interacts, and adapts effectively in complex, dynamic situations.Transfers knowledge, teaches, coaches, and mentors others.Responds appropriately to legal and ethical issues.Self‑assesses performance and assumes responsibility and accountability for professional development.About Fraser HealthFraser Health is the heart of health care for more than two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity, maintaining an environment of respect, caring, and trust. All individuals are treated inclusively and equitably.Recruitment Scam WarningPlease be on alert for recruitment scams. Fraser Health will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download apps during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr