Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $74.48 / Hr. - CAD $81.93 / Hr.

Job Summary

This job was posted on our former career site as Posting #177199

Come work as a Nurse Practitioner with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join the Complex Care Housing and Priority Populations team. Apply today to join our team!

About Complex Care Housing and Priority Populations (qathet)

In this position, the NP will provide primary care to Individuals who are sheltered, unsheltered or precariously housed, presenting with complex Mental Health and Substance Use and primary care needs in qathet region within integrated care teams; complex care housing and intensive case management teams; and with the qathet General Hospital Withdrawal Management bed based care program. The key aspects to this role include providing culturally competent care through a trauma informed lens, addressing health inequities, treating illness and chronic diseases across the lifespan, and increasing access to opioid agonist therapy. This position will involve delivery of culturally safe care in various settings throughout the qathet Regional District, including Tla’amin Nation in collaboration with Tla’amin Health.

The FTE for this position is flexible, and candidates are eligible to build their competency, skills and expertise with our VCH Nurse Practitioner Mental Health and Substance Use advanced education residency.

VCH is pleased to announce we will now reimburse Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for the cost of the Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), upon successful completion, for NP candidates who have not yet completed the exam, and who are hired into a regular or temporary position with VCH. The OSCE reimbursement is in the form of a forgivable loan, which is forgiven after one (1) year of continuous employment in a regular or temporary position with VCH.

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 prescribes medications in accordance with the 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 the 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 an Operational Director, Professional Practice and has key accountabilities for quality assurance and patient safety within the Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Knowledge & Abilities

Closing Statement

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.