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Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Northern Healthabout 17 hours ago
Prince Rupert, BC
CA$149,382 - CA$164,320/year
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Flexible scheduling options
Mentorship opportunities
Professional development funds after 6 months

About the role

#####Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the team at the Prince Rupert Public Health Unit. This part-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.

About the Community

Prince Rupert is a coastal city located in northwestern British Columbia, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich Indigenous heritage, and vibrant arts and culture scene. Surrounded by ocean and rainforest, the city offers abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Prince Rupert is home to the Tsimshian First Nation and is a hub for marine transportation, tourism, and healthcare services.

About the Clinic

The Prince Rupert Public Health Unit provides a range of community health services and supports the delivery of primary care through integrated partnerships. The Nurse Practitioner role is embedded within the clinic and contributes to improving access to care for unattached and underserved populations.

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

#####Qualifications

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.

#####Comments

######Competition #:

05737465

######Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

######Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

######Facility:

PRINCE RUPERT HEALTH UNIT

######Location:

Prince Rupert, BC

######Department:

PRO NURSE PRACTITIONER

######Reports To:

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, NURSE PRACTITIONER

######Close Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

  • All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT

About Northern Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne's northern region.

Established in July 2000, Northern Health provides quality health care services to the expanding communities in Melbourne's northern suburbs. In one of Melbourne's busiest growth corridors, Northern Health offers the community health care services where they are needed - close to where people live.

Northern Health is made up of four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre.

Our campuses work together to provide a unique mix of services including medical, surgical, emergency, intensive and coronary care, paediatrics, women's and maternal health, mental health, aged care, palliative care, and rehabilitation programs.

These services are provided through inpatient, ambulatory and community-based programs.

Northern Health's programs and services are split into two different streams - acute and sub-acute. This structure is designed to assist services to be integrated across our campuses and ensure that patients have access to the best healthcare within the most efficient time frame.

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