Nurse Practitioner, Foundry

Mandatory Vaccination

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

About Providence Health Care & Foundry

Opportunities are currently available for Nurse Practitioners at the Foundry Vancouver Granville clinic. Owned and operated by Providence Health Care, the clinic provides physical & sexual health, mental health, substance use, peer support and social services via a multi-disciplinary team to youth between the ages of 12 and 24.

Reporting to the clinic Director, the Nurse Practitioner provides episodic, enhanced/specialized and longitudinal care. The collaborative team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, counsellors, occupational/rehab services, peer support, and administrative staff. At FVG, Nurse Practitioners also have access to shared care consultation with the psychiatrists on site.

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.

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Our Culture

Every Providence hospital, residence and clinic is committed to excellence in patient and family-centered care. At Providence Health Care, you will be a part of a diverse environment where all people are valued and respected. With our talented team of employees, you will help us to become a part of the future of health care in British Columbia.

Driven by compassion and social justice, we are at the forefront of exceptional care and innovation. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, many of us feel very close to our “why.” We are committed to social justice, compassionate care, and Truth & Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

Providence Health Care is a proud recipient of

• 2024 BC’s Top Employer
• 2024 Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
• 2024 Mosaic Employer Recognition Award

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
• Successful completion or awaiting results of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
• Completion of the Basic Cardiac Life Support Course, Level C.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Providence Health Care is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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 and continuous care.
• 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.

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