Nurse Practitioner

SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hourJob SummaryAre you a compassionate, skilled Nurse Practitioner looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Embrace Clinic in Surrey, B.C. is calling on your clinical expertise and passion for trauma informed care to support individuals aged 13 and up who have experienced recent violence.As part of Fraser Health’s Forensic Nursing Service, you’ll be at the forefront of providing culturally safe, patient-centered medical care. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic network of community organizations, legal services, and the Ministry of Child and Family Development all while helping shape the future of forensic medicine.Why Join Us?Specialized Role: Deliver care that truly matters in a trauma-informed, research-driven environment.Cutting-Edge Training: Receive training in forensic medicine and contribute to innovative research.Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals and community partners.Flexible Schedule: Casual position with regular 1–2 days per week and potential for more hours.Professional Growth: Ideal for independent, initiative-driven practitioners eager to learn and lead.About Embrace Clinic & SurreyLocated in one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, Embrace Clinic offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant, diverse community. Surrey is known as the City of Parks, with over 6,000 acres of green space, 15 golf courses, and a rich blend of urban and rural charm.Detailed OverviewThe Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions. The Nurse Practitioner initiates treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions, and employer policies and procedures.The position collaborates with patients/clients/residents and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients/residents, families and communities; develops and implements population and evidence based strategies to improve health and participates in policy-making activities that influence health services and practices.ResponsibilitiesDiagnoses 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.QualificationsCurrent practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Recent relevant clinical nursing experience.CompetenciesAbility 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.Fraser 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 work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. #J-18808-Ljbffr