Nurse Practitioner

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IHA-12194

Status Open Site Type Other Type of Position Casual Date Range Date Range Start Date Jan 2026-Jan 2027 Position Type Excluded Position (Non-union) Hours of Work 0.4 FTE On Call On Call
Primary Care Network Opportunity

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Minimum Education Masters Degree - Nurse Practitioner (Family) Skills Required CPR; Driver's License

Role and Facility Information

Are you looking for a longer term part time locum position? Have you been a Nurse Practitioner with a full license for a minimum of two years with experience in primary, urgent or emergency care? If so, this UPCC would love to hear from you. Step into a collaborative team where your expertise as a Nurse Practitioner is not just needed but celebrated.

This UPCC opened its doors in December 2021 thanks to an ongoing partnership between Interior Health, the EK Division of Family Practice, and the Ktunaxa Nation. This UPCC operates within ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa, the homeland of the Ktunaxa people.

This UPCC is not just a place of work; it is a fast paced, dynamic and supportive environment where professional growth is as much a priority as patient care. Team based care is at the heart of how we operate. Each member plays an integral part, contributing their unique skills to our patient-centric approach. This is evidenced through:
• Clinic opening and closing huddles,
• Weekly quality improvement huddles,
• Team and profession specific meetings which support our communication and collaborative decision making.
Team development is supported through:
• Monthly team based care training sessions,
• lunch and learns
• Daily team collaboration
• The Nurse Practitioners and Family Physicians leading and participating in monthly McMaster learning modules.

The Nurse Practitioner will be joining an interdisciplinary team comprising Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurse Team Leads, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Mental Wellness Clinician, Medical Office Assistants and leadership support.

This UPCC operates Monday-Friday 08.30-20.00 and from February 14th will be open 08.30- 19.00 at weekends. The clinic also serves as a hub for allied health staff who provide services to primary care clinics at this location and the Encompass Pregnancy Care Clinic.

The Nurse Practitioners have a Nurse Practitioner Lead and utilize a flexible scheduling system “When I work” to cover shifts, swap shifts etc.

This clinic is tucked between towering peaks, glistening lakes, and rolling foothills lies the heart of British Columbia's scenic Kootenay region. This extraordinary haven is not just a place; it's an experience for the soul. Whether you have a passion for the arts, crave exhilarating adventures, or seek the warmth of a close-knit community, this clinic has it all.

Lose yourself in the pristine beauty of Wasa and Moyie Lakes, where swimming, paddleboarding, and windsurfing await. Set off on a river safari along the mesmerizing St. Mary River, navigating its currents on a canoe, kayak, or raft. The angler's paradise of the Kootenay and Bull rivers teems with rainbow, cutthroat, and bull trout.

The Powder Highway, a veritable playground for winter sports enthusiasts, runs through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, with renowned destinations like Fernie, Kimberley, and Fairmont just an hour away from this clinic's location. Experience heart-stopping, adrenaline-filled days carving down alpine bowls, shredding uncrowded trails, and conquering daring steeps.

Immerse yourself in the community's local arts scene, savour locally brewed craft beer, and delight in farm-to-table cuisine. Discover a community where families flourish with a broad spectrum of recreational activities that captivate children's imaginations.

Step into a life where your dreams find space to grow, where the only limits are those of the horizon.

Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!

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