Nurse Practitioner

The North Secwepemc First Nations and the Central Interior Rural Primary Care Network (PCN) invite applications from Nurse Practitioners, with an interest in Aboriginal health, to join their multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers. The team consists of NPs, physiotherapy, pharmacist, lab technician, RN, LPN, mental health clinician, integrative therapist, counsellors, dental therapist, and family connections liaison, delivering comprehensive, holistic, patient-centered, culturally safe care to individuals and families from the five Secwepemc communities: Xatsull, Esketemc, T’exelc, Canim Lake & Canoe Creek, surrounding Williams Lake, in collaboration with community-based agencies and services.Three Corners Health Services Society provides community services for Aboriginal individuals living on and off reserve such as housing support, alcohol and drug counselling, and children and family development programs. Collaboration with community resources is strengthened through regular outreach opportunities in the community.Situated in Williams Lake, in the heart of the Cariboo-Chilcotin, you'll find everything needed to balance a rewarding career with leisure, recreation, and adventure opportunities. Explore hiking and mountain bike trails or enjoy horseback riding. Take in the Stampede, swim, canoe, fish the lakes, white water raft down rivers, visit galleries, unique shops, and eateries or relax at the spa. In winter, try ice fishing, cross-country skiing, or snowmobiling on the hundreds of miles of trails.Primary Care Network NP Contracts: The Ministry of Health has negotiated provincial NP contracts to support the Primary Care Network (PCN) initiative, a new, robust system of care launching across BC to increase patient attachment and access to quality primary health care.The contract covers 1680 hours of service over a minimum of 220 days per year to ensure sufficient access and continuity of longitudinal primary care services. It allows NPs to be the regular and most responsible primary care provider for a patient panel appropriate to their scope of practice. In rural areas, a panel of 800 patients is anticipated by year 3 of the contract, with a panel size of 600-700 for priority populations.If you’re new to contracted positions, the NNPBC has Regional PCN NP Leads available to support you. Feel free to let us know if you're interested in contacting her, even prior to applying.PCN Core Attributes:PCNs are characterized by the following attributes:Processes to ensure all people in a community have access to quality primary care.Provision of culturally safe care.Extended hours of care, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.Same-day access for urgently needed care.Comprehensive primary-care services through networking of primary-care providers.Coordination of care with diagnostic services, hospital care, specialty care, and specialized community services.Clear communication within the network of providers and to the public.Central Interior Rural PCN: Optimizing accessible primary care service delivery with coordinated, team-based, culturally safe approaches.If relocating into the region, our PCN team can offer various supports to assist you and your family’s integration into the community, including connecting you to rental property owners or real estate agents and providing information about community services/resources.Anticipated start date:June 2022Job QualificationsEducation, Training and Experience:Current registration and exam qualification as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Successful completion of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE); supervision of provisionally licensed NP may be an option.Recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.Cultural Safety Training.OAT Certification.Valid Driver's License.Hiring Process: Once your application is received and reviewed, you will be contacted by a clinic representative or the PCN Manager, who will arrange for an interview. The interview will be conducted over Zoom with three panel members. If you are located in the region, it may be possible to arrange for an in-person interview. The panel will consist of a Nurse Practitioner, a representative of Three Corners Health Services Society, an Interior Health representative, and a PCN representative. All interviewed candidates will be notified of the panel’s decision within 5-10 days.Set in the heart of the Frontier, Williams Lake has been the focal point of the Cariboo and Chilcotin regions. Here you will find a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and ample opportunity for fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. #J-18808-Ljbffr