Provide longitudinal primary care to a diverse patient population across the lifespan.
Attach patients per the Provincial Attachment System (NNPBC).
Use C-MOIS Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documentation and care coordination.
Collaborate with public health staff and other team members to support patient care.
Participate in team-based care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Requirements summary
Eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a Nurse Practitioner.
Strong background in primary care.
Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
Completion of a BCCNM approved Master’s degree level nurse practitioner program.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care, and prognosis.
Ability to 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 and apply best practices.
Ability to assess population health trends and implement population-based prevention and health promotion strategies.
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 and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex situations.
Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach, and mentor others.
Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues in patient/resident/client care.
Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibility for professional development
Completion of BCCNM approved Master’s degree level nurse practitioner programCritical assessment of health research literatureTeam-based careLongitudinal primary careClinical assessment and decision-makingCulturally safe and trauma-informed careQuality improvement participationCommunication with patients/clients/residents and familiesSelf-assessment and professional development accountabilityImplementing and evaluating planned changeSupervising others and evaluating care deliveredTeaching, coaching, and mentoring othersIdentifying and responding to legal and ethical issuesElectronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation and clinical workflowsPatient attachment per Provincial Attachment System (NNPBC)
Job description
Position Summary
Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the team at the Terrace Health Unit. This casual position offers the opportunity to provide longitudinal primary care to patients of all ages in a supportive, community-based setting. The role is well-integrated within the clinic and supported by a collaborative team, including public health staff and administrative support. The clinic uses C-MOIS Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documentation and care coordination. Key Responsibilities Provide longitudinal primary care to a diverse patient population across the lifespan. Attach patients per the Provincial Attachment System (NNPBC). Use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documentation and clinical workflows. Collaborate with public health staff and other team members to support patient care. Participate in team-based care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Qualifications & Skills Eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a Nurse Practitioner. Strong background in primary care. Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed care. Primary and Community Care Northern Health’s approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, and will result in better long-term health outcomes.
Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace
Salary Range
New Graduate NP - $149,382 1 Year Experience - $156,851 2 Years Experience - $164,320 Incentives & Support Competitive compensation and benefits. Supportive team environment with mentorship opportunities Flexible scheduling options. Comprehensive orientation and ongoing clinical support. Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions Qualfications Education and Experience
Completion of BCCNM approved Master’s degree level nurse practitioner program.
Eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis.
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options
Competitive compensation and benefits
Supportive team environment with mentorship opportunities
Comprehensive orientation and ongoing clinical support
Financial support for moving expenses (for eligible positions)
Collaboration with public health staff and interdisciplinary team members
Consultation and formal referrals to physicians and other health professionals
Population health trend assessment and prevention/health promotion planning
Leading a team and working within a team
Self-direction and adapting in complex, dynamic situations
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.
