Nurse Practitioner

1.0 FTE full-time contract. This is a PCN Contract (3 yrs) starting ASAP, with renewal option at end of term

Bring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Primary Care Network in a busy clinic located in Trail, BC. We are actively recruiting a NP to a multidisciplinary clinical team at Columbia Primary Care Clinic.

Columbia Primary Care is a collegial group of five Primary Care Providers sharing a spacious clinic in downtown Trail. The practice offers a mix of patients, and the clinic providers support each other in taking up to 8 weeks off per year for holidays and CPD.

Our office offers a friendly and efficient environment with support from our experienced MOAs and Registered Nurse, and in-clinic access to Primary Care Network resources including Social Worker and Primary Care RN. There is additional access to regional PCN resources including Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Pharmacist, Respiratory Therapist, Registered Dietitian, and Aboriginal Health Coordinator.

The clinic layout boasts a welcoming waiting room and a minor operating room (OR), and each Primary Care Provider has an office/exam room with a view of the Columbia River and a well-equipped second exam room. The clinic has GP subspecialty practices including Dermatology, Diabetes, and Pain Management. It is also a teacher practice for third year medical students and family practice residents.

We currently use Med Access as our EMR and are providing a mix of in person and virtual care. The NP will be able to take on an initial small panel of existing clinic patients.

Living in the Kootenays is amazing. Nearby Rossland has been named Canada’s Best Ski Town by US Today for 2 years in a row and features 2,919 feet of vertical at Red Resort. There is great cross-country skiing at Blackjack, mountain biking on over 200 kms of maintained trails, hiking, an aquatic centre in Trail, and the option to practice pretty much every organized sport. The area boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, good restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping.

The Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Network, will practice autonomously and interdependently as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Nurse Practitioner will deliver the full scope of primary health care services, including but not limited to:

• Health promotion and illness prevention services;
• Primary care for minor or episodic illnesses;
• Chronic disease management;
• Management and coordination of patient care across the spectrum of care (i.e. referral to specialists and other providers, case management, case conferences and acting upon consultative advice);
• Primary reproductive care;
• Primary mental health and substance use (MHSU) services;
• Support for the terminally ill;
• Coordination and access to rehabilitation;
• Multidisciplinary team planning for the ongoing health needs of patients.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated leader who takes initiative and has the following skills and experience:

• Current provisional/practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP);
• Relevant clinical nursing experience, including clinical knowledge and real passion for providing quality, compassionate care to motivate and inspire others;
• Interest in and ability to thrive working collaboratively as part of a high performing, interdisciplinary team to deliver team-based care;
• Experience working with populations that have difficulty accessing primary care through traditional means, with a strong network of local and community agencies and resources.

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Trail

The city of Trail is situated on the Columbia River in the Rockies region of British Columbia. Known as “Home of Champions,” the city takes pride in its reputation for developing successful athletes, industries, and arts and education leaders. Trail also boasts a moderate climate with warm summers and mild winters. Residents enjoy first-class recreational facilities, two excellent golf courses as well as opportunities nearby for mountain biking, fishing, snowmobiling, and skiing.