Nurse Practitioner
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$80 - $120 an hour (approximately) · Full-time
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- Pay
- $80 - $120 an hour (approximately)
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.
Position Overview
Calian is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to add to our clinical team working CFB Vancouver, BC. This is a full time opportunity. The Nurse Practitioner functions as an essential member of the health care team in the provision of comprehensive, multidisciplinary, collaborative primary health care services to Canadian Armed Forces members. These services include primary care, occupational, minor trauma care, health promotion, prevention of diseases and injuries, rehabilitation, and support services.
Calian understands the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We continually strive to create a positive impact on our employees’ quality of life. We have unique opportunities to work in a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong focus on teamwork. This position offers:
Responsibilities
Vacancies
We have one available position
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Perks And Benefits
Position Overview
Calian is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to add to our clinical team working CFB Vancouver, BC. This is a full time opportunity. The Nurse Practitioner functions as an essential member of the health care team in the provision of comprehensive, multidisciplinary, collaborative primary health care services to Canadian Armed Forces members. These services include primary care, occupational, minor trauma care, health promotion, prevention of diseases and injuries, rehabilitation, and support services.
Calian understands the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We continually strive to create a positive impact on our employees’ quality of life. We have unique opportunities to work in a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong focus on teamwork. This position offers:
- Generous allotment of time for booked appointments, giving you the opportunity to provide quality care
- A fully functional clinic with access to diagnostic and support services within the clinic or the local community
- Direct access to a robust Mental Health department including psychiatrists, psychologist, Social Workers, and Addictions Counselors
- Regular weekday hours with no evening or weekend work (Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm)
Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive health assessments using sound clinical judgment, diagnostic and therapeutic skills.
- Practices autonomously and is solely accountable for his/her actions while practicing.
- Consults with physicians or other health care professionals when the client’s condition requires care beyond the scope of NP practice.
- Makes appropriate medical employment limitation recommendations in accordance with the Surgeon General’s guidelines.
- Prescribes medications and orders x-rays, ultrasounds, and lab tests in accordance with the Standards of Practice for RNs in the Extended Class
- Implements strategies to promote health and prevent illness with individuals, families or groups.
- Collaborates on the management of Members with stable chronic illnesses (such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and asthma) through a predetermined referral process.
- Refers patients to other providers or programs according to the patient’s need.
- Licensed and in good standing with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
- One year of related experience post graduation from Nurse Practitioner program required
- Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C
- You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level
- $80 - $120 an hour (approximately)
- Plus signing bonus.
Vacancies
We have one available position
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Perks And Benefits
- Weekday hours, 7:30am – 4pm – no evenings or weekends
- Generous allotment of time for booked appointments
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Easy access to onsite specialists and support services
- Motivated patient population
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package for applicable full time positions
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive primary care, occupational health, minor trauma care, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, rehabilitation, and support services to Canadian Armed Forces members. Conducts assessments, prescribes medications, orders diagnostic tests, recommends medical employment limitations, manages stable chronic conditions, and refers patients or consults other providers as needed.
Requirements
Must be licensed and in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, with at least one year of experience after graduating from a Nurse Practitioner program. Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain Reliability-level government security clearance.
Skills
- Comprehensive Health Assessments
- Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Skills
- Therapeutic Skills
- Autonomous Practice
- Primary Health Care
- Medication Prescribing
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Chronic Illness Management
- Patient Referral
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Benefits
- Signing Bonus
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Rachel Jacques
Hiring contact email
rachel.jacques@calian.com
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Nurse Practitioner
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Department of National Defence
- Primary Health Care
- Occupational Health
- Minor Trauma Care
- Comprehensive Health Assessments
- Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Skills
- Therapeutic Skills
- Autonomous Practice
- Medication Prescribing
- X-Rays
- Ultrasounds
- Laboratory Tests
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Injury Prevention
- Rehabilitation
- Chronic Illness Management
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Asthma
- Basic Life Support
- CPR/AED Level C
- Reliability Security Clearance