Nurse Practitioner (np)
Northern Health
Job Description
Position Summary
Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the team at the Terrace Health Unit. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide longitudinal primary care to patients of all ages in a supportive, community-based setting. The NP will attach a patient panel and is eligible for financial incentives through the Provincial Attachment System via NPBC.
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 throughTerrace
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.
- Professional development funds are available based on a learning plan after 6 months of work.
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Four weeks of vacation with one year of continuous service
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.
- 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.