Nurse Practitioner, Rural Indigenous, Kamloops

Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team on a permanent full-time basis in Kamloops, B.C. This exciting Nurse Practitioner position will provide comprehensive primary care in an established and welcoming environment to members of the Central Secwepemc Indigenous communities in the Interior of British Columbia. In partnership with the Secwepemc communities, you will provide comprehensive primary care in a team-based environment to members of T’Kemlups (i.e. Kamloops, B.C.) at the Q’wemtsin Health Society Clinic; Skeetchestn (Savona, B.C.); Bonaparte and High Bar (outside of Cache Creek, B.C.). Based out of the Q’wemtsin Health Society Clinic with outreach one day each week to the communities listed above, you will be supported by Interior Health and the Health Directors of the participating communities. As the Nurse Practitioner you will be providing full primary care to an established roster of patients along with new patients in need. The goals of this service are to: increase the availability and continuity of primary care services for Indigenous clients, enhance chronic disease care and provide holistic patient centred health care that is delivered in a culturally safe manner.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm with options to alter clinic days as directed by the Community Health Directors to ensure equity of service in regard to statutory holidays and planned leaves.

Hiring Incentives
• OSCE exam reimbursement
• First Nations Joint Project Board Incentive of $10,000
• Relocation incentive
** Incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer **

Interior Health offers work-life balance with competitive wages, excellent employee benefits, professional development and educational leave in a larger-than-life landscape and four seasons playground. Come and join our team. Apply today!

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

Learn how you can make an impact as a Nurse Practitioner with Interior Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-DVBY_jig4

Honoring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)

Qualfications
Some Typical Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Diagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients/clients/residents for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice; writes orders for treatment and medications; and provides first-line care in emergencies.
• Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostic investigations, interprets reports of investigations, and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.
• Establishes priorities for management of health, diseases, disorders, and conditions; provides follow-up treatment; communicates with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnoses, priorities, outcomes, and prognoses; supports and counsels patients/clients/residents in their responses to diseases, disorders, and conditions.
• Collaborates and consults with physicians or other healthcare and social service providers as appropriate to assess and diagnose patient/client/resident status. Develops and implements treatment plans. May admit and discharge patients/clients/residents to facilities according to organizational policies.
• Prescribes drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies and procedures.
• Assigns work to other nursing and healthcare personnel, evaluates work, provides education and supervision as necessary, hires staff, and evaluates staff performance.
• Participates in research contributing to improved patient/client/resident care and advances in nursing, health policy development, and population health.
• Maintains population health focus by implementing screening and health promotion activities for populations at risk.
• Participates in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through case presentations; mentoring; role modeling; and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, the clinical setting, and the community. Fosters healthcare partnerships.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience:
• Current registration and exam-qualified as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Successful completion of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
• Recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Some Benefits of Joining Interior Health
An attractive remuneration package and excellent career prospects await the right candidate. We offer one of the best benefit packages and pension plans in Canada. In addition to Medical, Dental and Extended Health coverage, we also offer paid annual vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days) up to a maximum of 7 weeks (35 days). We also offer an attractive defined employee pension plan, disability and life insurance, and options for maternity &/or paternity leave top-up.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!