Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Access ClinicJoin to apply for the Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care Access Clinic role at Fraser Health AuthoritySalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hourJob SummaryBring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality, compassionate care to a rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner at our Primary Care Access Clinic located in White Rock, B.C. This clinic’s patients are supported by a team of nurse practitioners and physicians providing a wide range of health care services for patients in transition to find a primary care provider. This role is highly rewarding as the team works together to provide the best care plans for the most complex care needs such as for those who suffer with multiple chronic illnesses.Experience and locationWhite Rock: With its sandy beaches, red brick promenade, waterfront eateries, dramatic sunsets, and the warmest ocean water on the Canadian west coast, White Rock is known as the jewel of British Columbia. A quiet, growing, seaside community tucked between Surrey and Washington State, White Rock is a scenic community offering a variety of leisure activities from windsurfing to golfing to oceanfront promenade walks.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 in addition to receiving centralized NP orientation. You will be welcomed into a New Graduate NP Community of Practice team helping to support your successful transition into independent practice.BenefitsComprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.Additional employee discounts and perks availableEligibility based on employment statusResponsibilitiesDiagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients/clients/residents for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner'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 of investigations and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.Establishes priorities for management of health, diseases, disorders, and conditions; provides follow-up treatment; communicates with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnoses and priorities, outcomes and prognoses; supports and counsels patients/clients/residents in their responses to diseases, disorders and conditions.Collaborates and consults with physicians or other health care and social service providers as appropriate to assess and diagnose patient/client/resident status. Develops and implements treatment plans. May admit and discharge patients/clients/residents to facilities according to organizational policies.Prescribes drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies and procedures.Assigns work to other nursing and health care personnel; evaluates work and provides education and supervision as necessary; hires staff, and evaluates staff performance.Participates in research contributing to improved patient/client/resident care and advances in nursing, health policy development and population health.Maintains population health focus by implementing screening and health promotion activities for populations at risk.Participates in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through case presentations, mentoring, role modeling and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, the clinical setting and the community; fosters health care partnerships.Develops, implements and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health 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 the conditions for people to succeed.Professional/Technical CapabilitiesAbility to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care and prognosis.Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients/clients/residents 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 supervise others and evaluate the care they deliver.Ability to lead a team and work within a team.Ability to self-direct, interact and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient/resident/client care.Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.About Fraser HealthFraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr