Nurse Practitioner
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$80 - $120 an hour (approximately) · Full-time
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- $80 - $120 an hour (approximately)
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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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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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)
Vacancies
We have one available position
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, collaborative primary health care to Canadian Armed Forces members, including assessments, primary and occupational care, minor trauma care, prevention, and rehabilitation. Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, recommend employment limitations, manage stable chronic conditions, and refer patients or consult other professionals when needed.
Requirements
Applicants 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 candidates must be able to obtain Reliability-level government security clearance.
Skills
- Comprehensive Health Assessment
- Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Skills
- Therapeutic Skills
- Autonomous Practice
- Medication Prescribing
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Referral
- Collaborative Care
- Primary Health Care
- Occupational Health
- Minor Trauma Care
- Rehabilitation
Benefits
- Generous Appointment Times
- Access to Diagnostic and Support Services
- Access to Mental Health Professionals
- Weekday Schedule
- No Evening or Weekend Work
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
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Rehabilitation
- Comprehensive Health Assessment
- Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Skills
- Therapeutic Skills
- Medication Prescribing
- X-Rays
- Ultrasounds
- Laboratory Tests
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Asthma
- British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
- Basic Life Support
- CPR/AED Level C
- Government Security Clearance