Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking two Permanent Full-Time Nurse Practitioners to join the Clearwater Integrated Rural Care Model, providing comprehensive, longitudinal primary care to residents of Clearwater and surrounding North Thompson communities, including rural and Indigenous populations.
Working within an interdisciplinary team, the Nurse Practitioners will practise autonomously as Most Responsible Providers (MRPs) for attached patient panels, providing full-scope, culturally safe and patient-centred care. Responsibilities include chronic disease management, preventive care, urgent and episodic primary care, hospital discharge follow-up, and ongoing care for patients in Long-Term Care (LTC), Short-Stay Units (SSU) and Respite services.
The NPs will collaborate closely with family physicians, nursing, Mental Health and Substance Use, Home and Community Care, Indigenous Health, allied health professionals, and community partners. Care will be provided primarily through the Clearwater primary care clinic, with opportunities for virtual care and planned outreach to surrounding rural communities, supporting improved access and continuity across care settings.
This is an exciting opportunity to practise to full NP scope within an evolving rural healthcare model that values autonomous practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural safety, and strong community relationships. Participation in an interdisciplinary NP/Physician LTC/SSU/Respite on-call group may be required, with a minimum 1-in-4 rotation where applicable. The positions are focused on primary care and does not include acute inpatient coverage.
Clinic: Clearwater Primary Care Clinic, Clearwater, BC
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:30 (statutory holidays not worked)
Salary Range: $76.61-$84.27 per hour. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the applicant's qualifications and experience.
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.
Honouring 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
Education: Master's degree in Nursing (NP) or equivalent.
Certification: Current Nurse Practitioner certification with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
Experience: Previous experience in a clinical or healthcare setting, with the ability to diagnose, treat, and manage patient care is considered an asset.
Hiring Incentives Relocation incentive
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 **
