Nurse Practitioner – Geriatric Primary Care – Residency Opportunity

OverviewNurse Practitioner – Geriatric Primary Care – Residency Opportunity at Fraser Health Authority in Langley, BC. This role focuses on geriatric home-based primary care for frail, home-bound older adults. We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to contribute to Geriatric Home-Based Primary Care.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Langley Seniors Clinic and other community health services to deliver comprehensive medical care to older adults with complex health needs.Develop and manage individualized care plans focused on chronic disease management, medication optimization, and preventive health.Work within a multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective, and timely care transitions.Advocate for patients and families, helping them navigate health systems and access appropriate resources.Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and the advancement of best practices in geriatric care.Residency Program Benefits & TrainingAdvanced Training: In-house experts provide specialized training related to the role.Team Collaboration: Work with experienced professionals who value teamwork and shared goals.Patient-Centered Care: Develop a model of care focused on patients and meaningful outcomes.Mentorship: Receive mentorship across multiple clinical areas with regular guidance.Clinical Supervision: Dedicated supervision during clinical placements.Self-Directed Learning: Protected time for self-directed learning tailored to clinical practice.Experienced Coaching: Weekly check-ins from an experienced NP during the residency.Be part of our clinical enhancement program with regular in-house skills development such as 12 lead ECG interpretation, Point of Care ultrasound (POCUS), suturing and x-ray interpretation, plus centralized NP orientation. You will be welcomed into a New Graduate NP Community of Practice to support your transition into independent practice.BenefitsComprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Full coverage for eligible employees.Generous Vacation Time: Up to four weeks of vacation.Benefit Portability: Transfer benefits from another HEABC employer.Immediate Pension Enrollment: Defined municipal pension plan from day one.Maternity Top-Up: 87% top-up during maternity leave.TransLink Pass Subsidy: 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.Additional employee discounts and perks available.Eligibility based on employment status.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 leadership practices and creates conditions for people to succeed.Professional/Technical CapabilitiesAbility to communicate and collaborate with patients, families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care, and prognosis.Ability to collaborate, consult with and refer patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices and implement education and evidence-based research.Ability to assess population health trends and plan prevention and health promotion strategies.Ability to implement and evaluate planned change and supervise others.Ability to lead a team and work within a team.Ability to self-direct and adapt in complex, dynamic situations; transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.Ability to identify and respond to legal and ethical issues in patient care.Ability to self-assess performance and take responsibility for professional development.About Fraser HealthFraser Health serves over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. We are a diverse organization with 48,000+ staff and affiliated professionals, delivering hospital and community-based services.We value diversity, inclusivity, and culturally safe practices. We are committed to planetary health and strive for respectful, caring workplaces. Together, we are the heart of health care.Important: Recruitment scam warning. We will never ask for money or payment or require downloading or installing an app during our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr