Position Summary
The Opportunity
Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Regional Child and Youth Service Network team. This dynamic role focuses on providing clinical leadership and supporting the care of children and youth (18 years of age and younger) across Northern Health sites who present with mental health and/or substance use concerns.
The Nurse Practitioner will play a key role in guiding assessment, care planning, and treatment, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. This position also facilitates seamless transitions to follow-up services through coordination with community mental health agencies and primary care providers.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Clinical Expertise and Support Crisis Stabilization for Emergency Depts
Care Coordination and Discharge Planning for admitted patients
Capacity Building
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.
