Position Summary

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Love your career AND where you live. At Interior Health, we’re proud to be a Canada’s Top 100 Employer, offering great benefits, career growth, and a life surrounded by some of the most beautiful regions of Canada. From hiking to skiing to lakeside living, your work-life balance has never looked this good. Join our Nurse Practitioner team!

Caring is at the heart of who we are. As one of five regional publicly funded health authorities in the province, we strive to live out our vision: Health and well-being for all, as we deliver hospital, community and long-term care services to the over 870,000 people across British Columbia’s southern Interior region. We want you to enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and get to know the people around you.

We have exciting opportunities to work as a NP in a Locum position in IH primary care clinics offering both in person and virtual primary care. As a Casual NP, you will provide seamless continuity of care for existing and new clients, ensuring continuing access to primary care. This access reduces non-emergency visits to the emergency department.

Casual locum NPs support the following IH strategic priorities:

• Improve care and health status for key patient populations
• Reduce Department visits and hospitalization
• Provide patient-centered care
• Improve rural health services
• Help sustain NPs in permanent practices by positively addressing retention and wellness

We are inviting fully licensed (BCCNM) Practicing Nurse Practitioners with Primary Care experience to apply and be part of a Casual Pool of Nurse Practitioners, whose purpose is to provide short-term, temporary coverage when needed to support an Interior Health’s regularly employed Nurse Practitioner during vacation or leave of absences.

As a Casual NP your position will be centrally based in the Professional Practice Office and reports to the NP Director. The Casual NP will be deployed to practices that match competencies and experience with a focus on rural and isolated/smaller sites/facilities where clients have limited service when the incumbent NP is away from their practice.

Services provided by the Casual NP will be specific to the focused population of each NP practice. Each NP practice throughout Interior Health is unique. Many of the Regular NP positions with Interior Health focus on vulnerable populations with the greatest needs, Mental Health and Substance Use patients, frail elderly, and people with chronic disease. The Casual NP will provide needed casual coverage that will contribute to continuity of care and improved health outcomes for the identified vulnerable populations.

This opportunity offers practice in a variety of settings and will appeal to a NP who is seeking new practice challenges. The practice locations will be as varied as the NP Primary Health Care NP Clinics across Interior Health.

Shifts offered to a Casual NP will typically be Monday to Friday as required, although some clinics may offer Saturday shifts. The Casual NP is not expected to be on-call.

Salary Range: Salary range for the position is $74.74/hour - $82.21/hour, plus 13% in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant.

What We Offer:

Competitive Remuneration: Enjoy a rewarding salary designed to recognize and value your experience and dedication.

Exceptional Career Growth: Take advantage of excellent opportunities for professional development, advancement, and training to support your career aspirations.

Employer-Paid Training & Education: Access ongoing learning opportunities with employer-sponsored training to help you stay at the forefront of your profession.

Work-Life Balance: We believe in supporting our employees with flexible schedules and a healthy work-life balance to ensure both professional and personal success.

Why Join Us?

Be Part of a Thriving, Supportive Team: Join a dynamic healthcare team that values collaboration, mutual support, and shared success. Work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care and making a difference every day.

Make a Real Impact: Your expertise will directly influence the health and well-being of our patients, clients, and residents, as well as positively impact health outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to create lasting change and improve lives.

Endless Growth & Development: We are deeply invested in your professional growth. Enjoy ongoing opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and leadership roles that will help you advance in your career and reach your full potential.

Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Environment: Thrive in an inclusive, team-oriented setting where diverse perspectives are valued. You'll collaborate with healthcare professionals from various disciplines, creating an environment rich in learning and innovation.

Work-Life Harmony: We prioritize your well-being by offering flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, so you can excel both professionally and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnosis and Treatment: Assess and diagnose undifferentiated diseases and conditions, provide treatment, and prescribe medications in line with the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice and regulatory standards.

Care Management: Monitor ongoing care, order diagnostic investigations, interpret results, and develop tailored treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.

Patient Communication: Establish care priorities, provide follow-up treatment, and communicate effectively with patients and families about diagnoses, care plans, and prognoses.

Collaboration and Consultation: Work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and create individualized treatment plans. May also admit and discharge patients as per organizational policies.

Prescribing Medication: Prescribe medications within legal and regulatory guidelines, ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical treatments.

Leadership and Supervision: Lead and guide other nursing and healthcare personnel. Provide education, supervision, and performance evaluations to support professional development.

Research and Innovation: Contribute to research aimed at enhancing patient care and advancing nursing practices. Participate in initiatives to influence healthcare policies and population health strategies.

Health Promotion: Lead health promotion activities and screenings, focusing on at-risk populations to prevent illness and promote well-being.

Education and Mentorship: Facilitate interdisciplinary education through case presentations, mentoring, and collaboration in clinical and community settings. Support continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Policy Development: Develop, implement, and evaluate policies related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.

Palliative and Long-Term Care: Serve as the most responsible provider for patients in palliative, hospice, and long-term care settings when required.

Safety and Compliance: Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety guidelines to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Ensure compliance with training and incident investigation protocols.

Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as necessary to support patient care and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or equivalent.
Certification: Current Nurse Practitioner certification with the applicable regulatory body.

Hiring Incentives
Please confirm with the Recruiter if there are other incentives available.
** Incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer **

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Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.