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The Nurse Practitioner will provide emergency care for patients of all ages and manage a longitudinal primary care patient panel. They will work within an interdisciplinary team using telemedicine and EMR systems to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Nurse Practitioner with advanced certifications including ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and CASTED. Experience in managing patients across CTAS 1–5 and proficiency with PowerChart or EMR systems is required.
Education
- postgraduate degree
- professional certificate
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Primary Care
- Patient Assessment
- CTAS Management
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Quality Improvement
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records
- Telemedicine
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation And Benefits
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling Options
- Comprehensive Orientation
- Ongoing Clinical Support
- Professional Development Funds
- Financial Support For Moving Expenses
- Four Weeks Of Vacation
- Loan Forgiveness Programs
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Nurse Practitioner
- Emergency Department
- Primary Care
- ACLS
- PALS
- ATLS
- CASTED
- CTAS
- PowerChart
- EMR
- Telemedicine
- Interprofessional Team
- Patient-Centered Care
- Fort Nelson General Hospital
- Northern Health
Original job description
Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department and Primary Care team at Fort Nelson General Hospital. This dynamic role involves providing emergency care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced, team-based care environment. In addition, this position offers flexibility and the chance to provide longitudinal primary care to patients of all ages. The NP will attach a patient panel and contribute to a collaborative, culturally safe care environment supported by physicians, other nurse practitioners, primary care assistants, and an interprofessional team.
Virtual specialist consultation services and telemedicine technologies are available to support clinical decision-making and enhance access to expertise. The position offers adaptable scheduling options to support service delivery and work-life balance. Advanced certifications required include ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and CASTED.
Key Responsibilities
Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary emergency department team to provide safe, patient-centered, high-quality care.
Assess and manage patients across CTAS 1–5
Utilize PowerChart or paper-based documentation systems.
Engage with virtual specialist services to support timely, high-quality emergency care delivery.
Deliver longitudinal primary care to a diverse patient population.
Use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documentation and care coordination.
Participate in team-based primary care and contribute to quality improvement initiative
Facility
Where you will be working:
Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Fort Nelson General Hospital
Community
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort Nelson
More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high-quality, person-centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.
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
Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.
