Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)·Kelowna, British Columbia
Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility.
Provide comprehensive assessment of patients and clients, including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions.
Initiate treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions, and prescribing medications within regulatory and employer standards.
Provide professional guidance to other health professionals and participate autonomously as a member of interdisciplinary health teams.
Develop and implement population and evidence-based strategies to improve health.
Participate in peer review and self review to evaluate outcomes at client, community, and population levels.
Maintain professional development and competence/registration as a nurse practitioner.
Diagnose and treat undifferentiated conditions within scope; order and interpret screening diagnostic investigations.
Develop and implement treatment plans as part of multidisciplinary teams; write orders for treatment and medications; make rounds and monitor ongoing care.
Provide first-line care in emergencies.
Establish priorities for management of health conditions and provide follow-up treatment.
Communicate with clients and families about health findings, diagnoses, prognoses; support and counsel clients.
Collaborate and/or consult with physicians and other providers; accept and make referrals as appropriate.
Prescribe drugs using pharmacology knowledge and evidence-based practice; select, prescribe, administer, and monitor effects.
Participate in research to improve patient care and advance nursing, health policy development, and population health.
Synthesize data from multiple sources about determinants of health; implement evidence-based screening, health promotion, and harm reduction strategies.
Participate in interdisciplinary staff development through case presentations, mentoring, role modeling, and facilitating knowledge exchange.
Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures related to nursing and interdisciplinary practice; address legal and ethical issues.
Assign work to other nursing and health care personnel and supervise/evaluate staff performance if required
Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
Must be eligible to complete the OSCE through BCCNP.
Minimum 4 years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.
Ability to perform full scope of NP duties and responsibilities.
Ability to define and articulate areas of practice and competent client populations.
Ability to self-direct and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families regarding health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care, and prognosis.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with nurses and other health professionals using varied communication strategies.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to lead a team and work within a team.
Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach, and mentor others; implement and evaluate planned change.
Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices and introduce evidence-based research into practice.
Skill in assessing and recognizing population health trends; plan and implement population-based prevention and health promotion strategies.
Ability to supervise others and evaluate the care they deliver as required
Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP). 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. Ability to perform the full scope of Nurse Practitioner duties and responsibilities. Able to define and articulate the specific areas of practice and client population for whom the NP is competent to provide health care services. Able to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations. Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care and prognosis. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with nurses and other health professionals and disciplines using a variety of communication strategies. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team and work within a team. Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge, teach coach and mentor others; ability to implement and evaluate planned change. Able to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; ability to introduce education and evidence based research into practice areas. Skill in assessing and recognizing population health trends; able to plan and implement strategies for population based prevention and health promotion. Able to supervise others and evaluate the care they deliver as required.</job_
Market context
In British Columbia, advanced-practice nurse practitioner roles are typically in demand where employers need clinicians who can assess, diagnose, and manage care across complex patient needs. These positions are competitive because they usually require active BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration, recent relevant clinical experience, and strong collaboration skills with patients, families, and care teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration status and tailor your application to the specific clinical setting.
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