Nurse practitioner – primary care inpatient psychiatry – residency opportunity

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $60.75 - $87.33 / hour
Job Summary

Please note: The salary range displayed above reflects the broader compensation range associated with this position classification. The applicable salary range for this Nurse Practitioner position is CAD $76.31-$83.94 per hour, with placement within the range determined by relevant Nurse Practitioner experience.

Bring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality care to a new and exciting role as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care supporting the Psychiatry Unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) in Surrey, B.C. Be part of a multidisciplinary team providing medical care to individuals admitted for mental health conditions. In this primary care position, you will join an integrated and collaborative interdisciplinary acute care team, helping patients and families access high-quality medical and psychiatric care.

The successful candidate will work closely with the inpatient psychiatry team, including nursing, allied health professionals, and psychiatrists, to provide medical care to patients in the SMH Emergency Department Mental Health Zone and Psychiatry inpatient units. As part of the Surrey psychiatry healthcare team, you will deliver holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally safe primary care to patients experiencing mental illness. There is also an opportunity to support patients as they transition from hospital to community care through outpatient services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner who wants to make a lasting impact. Beyond providing exceptional patient care, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence program development, redesign key processes, and help shape how these services evolve moving forward. We are seeking someone who is highly engaged, strategic, and energized by the opportunity to build, innovate, and lead transformational work within a growing and dynamic mental health program.

As a regional hospital for Fraser Health and the home hospital for one of British Columbia's fastest-growing communities, SMH is the second-largest hospital in the province and provides specialized care to patients from across the Fraser Health region.

Surrey is one of Canada's fastest-growing cities and one of the largest municipalities in British Columbia. Known as the City of Parks, Surrey boasts more than 6,000 acres of parkland, numerous golf courses, vibrant cultural communities, and easy access to mountain, ocean, and urban recreation. Despite its rapid growth, Surrey retains a strong connection to its agricultural roots, offering a unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty.

Residency Opportunity

Our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program offers a unique postgraduate experience that will elevate your skills and strengthen your transition into independent practice.

During your residency, you’ll receive:

Advanced Training: Dive deep into a clinical area relevant to your role. Our in-house experts will provide specialized training that sets you up for success.

Team Collaboration: Build connections as you work alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork and shared goals.

Patient-Centered Care: Develop a model of care that puts patients at the heart of everything you do. Make a real impact on their lives.

Mentorship: Benefit from mentorship across multiple clinical areas. Learn from the best and grow exponentially.

Clinical Supervision: During your clinical placements, enjoy dedicated supervision that ensures you’re on the right track.

Self-Directed Learning: We believe in your growth. You will set aside protected time for self-directed learning tailored to your clinical practice and needs.

Experienced Coaching: Get personalized guidance and support with weekly check-ins from an experienced nurse practitioner throughout your residency.

Be part of our clinical enhancement program with regular in-house skills development such as 12 lead ECG interpretation, Point of Care ultrasound (POCUS), suturing and x-ray interpretation in addition to receiving centralized NP orientation. You will be welcomed into a New Graduate NP Community of Practice team helping to support your successful transition into independent practice.

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions. The Nurse Practitioner initiates treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions, and employer policies and procedures. The Nurse Practitioner provides professional guidance to other health professionals and practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary health care team, making referrals to specialist physicians and others as appropriate.

The position collaborates with patients/clients/residents and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients/residents, families and communities; develops and implements population and evidence based strategies to improve health and participates in policy-making activities that influence health services and practices. The position participates in peer review and self review to evaluate the outcome of services at the patient/client/resident, community and population level.

Responsibilities

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; 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 and 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 health care 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 health care personnel; evaluates work and 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 health care partnerships.

Develops, implements and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.

Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Recent relevant clinical nursing experience.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• 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.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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