Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), BC Woman's Hospital & Health Centre, Vancouver BC

Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

BC Woman's Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver BC

New Grads are welcome to apply!

Come join our dynamic multidisciplinary NICU team at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. As part of our medical team, you will provide quaternary level neonatal intensive care and support for BC’s most critically ill newborns and their families.

Our 70 single family room NICU is comprised of an advanced neonatal medical and surgical NICU, a combined care mother baby level 2 NICU, a 10 room complex care unit and our Neonatal Follow Up Clinic.

We are seeking NPs who are innovative and visionary leaders, who want to make a difference in the lives of babies, mothers, parents and families.

If this is want you on our team!

What you’ll do

Diagnose and treat previously undiagnosed clients for undifferentiated diseases, illnesses and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice;

order appropriate screening diagnostic investigations; interpret reports of investigations and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.

• As part of the multidisciplinary team, develop and implement treatment plans.
• Write orders for treatment and medications; make patient rounds as appropriate and monitor ongoing care; provide first line care in emergencies.
• Establish priorities for management of health conditions; provide follow-up treatment; communicate with clients and families about health findings, diagnose and prognoses;

support and counsel clients in their personal responses to diseases, disorders and conditions.

• Collaborate and / or consult with physicians or other health care and social service providers as appropriate to assess and diagnose client status.
• Accept referrals from, or makes referrals to, physicians and other health professionals.
• Prescribe drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of pharmacology and evidence based practice in selecting, prescribing, administering and monitoring the effects of drugs to treat diseases disorders, conditions or injuries.
• Participate in research contributing to improved patient care and advances in nursing, health policy development and population health.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources about determinants of health; maintain population health focus by participating in and implementing evidence based screening and health promotion for populations at risk and implements population based harm reduction strategies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staff, including NP & nursing, education and professional development through case presentations, mentoring, role modeling and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, the clinical setting and the community;

foster effective health care partnerships.

• Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures related to nursing and interdisciplinary practice, and identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient care.
• Assign work to other nursing and health care personnel; hire staff, provide supervision and evaluate staff performance if required.

What you bring

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Must be eligible to complete the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) through the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
• Minimum of (4) years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

You also have the ability to :

• Perform the full scope of Nurse Practitioner duties and responsibilities.
• Define and articulate the specific areas of practice and client population for whom the NP is competent to provide health care services.
• Self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care and prognosis.
• Communicate effectively and build relationships with nurses and other health professionals and disciplines using a variety of communication strategies.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That’s why we’re focused on your care too offering health, wellness, development programs to support you at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity?

Please contact Heather Finn, Talent Acquisition Advisor,

Requisition # 126629

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs :

PHSA and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.

True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination.

Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.