Nurse Practitioner

Salary: CAD $74.48 / hr – CAD $81.93 / hr. Come work as a Nurse Practitioner with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join the Vancouver Acute Home Based Treatment (AHBT) Team. Apply today to join our team About Vancouver Acute Home Based Treatment (AHBT) Acute Home Based Treatment (AHBT) offers short‑term, in‑home (including shelters) mental health and substance use care for clients ages 17 and up who could benefit from a community‑based alternative to acute hospitalization. This team operates 7 days a week and provides intensive outreach to ensure clients are supported when they are discharged from acute care in Vancouver and offers a step‑up from other Vancouver Community supports. The nurse practitioner (NP) works in a team‑based care model with registered nurses, care coordinators, psychiatry and other health care providers across the health system with a focus on mental health and addiction medicine care, as well as primary care for patients referred to the AHBT. As a Nurse Practitioner with VCH you will 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 prescribe medications in accordance with 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 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 the Senior Director, Nurse Practitioners, and with accountability to the Medical Director for the service area. Education & Experience 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. Knowledge & Abilities 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 clients and patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate. Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; ability to introduce education and evidence‑based research. Ability to assess and recognize population health trends; ability to plan and implement strategies for population‑based prevention and health promotion. Ability to implement and evaluate planned change. Ability to define the specific areas of practice and client population for whom the position is competent to provide health care services. Ability to apply lead leadership skills within a program and team setting. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Vaccine & Infectious Disease Reporting As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world‑class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services available to employees and their immediate families Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub; you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. #J-18808-Ljbffr