Nurse Practitioner, Road to Recovery

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 and the Road to Recovery Program

The Road to Recovery Program at St. Paul's Hospital is a leader in innovative addiction and substance use care. We offer a comprehensive continuum of services to support patients and residents in their journey to recovery. From our Rapid Access Addiction Clinic to withdrawal management, in-patient recovery-focused beds, transitional housing, outpatient treatment, and beyond, the Road to Recovery program was designed to fill the gaps in the existing system, providing seamless access to the care individuals need when they need it. The Road to Recovery program is committed to delivering wholistic and compassionate care, addressing the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of our patients. As a Nurse Practitioner with the Road to Recovery Program, you will play a vital role as part of the Addictions Medicine team in providing comprehensive and wholistic care to patients and residents seeking recovery focused services.

In this role, you will:

• Provide primary care for a cohort of patients accessing 25 acute substance use stabilization beds located at St. Paul’s Hospital with a focus on their non-addiction related medical issues, including chronic disease management.
• Provide primary care, inclusive of addiction medicine care (in collaboration with the Addiction Medicine Team) for some outpatient Road to Recovery clients as they continue on their recovery journey.
• Be at the forefront of this innovative initiative, helping to address BC’s worsening toxic drug crisis.

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional guidance to other healthcare professionals.
• Make referrals to specialist physicians and other resources as necessary.
• Collaborate with patients, clients, residents, and healthcare professionals to identify trends and patterns that impact the community's health.
• Participate in evidence-based strategies to improve healthcare services.

Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
• Recent relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Comfort and ability to support addiction medicine care needs of patients.
• Successful completion of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
• Completion of the Basic Cardiac Life Support Course, Level C.

Salary Range: $141,494 - $155,643, depending on experience.

Benefits:

• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.
• Dedicated time for non-clinical work 0.3 FTE of time will be protected for non-clinical duties.

Why Join Us:

• Innovative approach: Join our pioneering program, providing a comprehensive continuum of care and help to fill the gaps in the existing system.
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals struggling with addiction, providing them with the support and care they need on their road to recovery.
• Dynamic interdisciplinary environment: Collaborate with a world-class team of healthcare professionals who share the same passion and commitment to excellence.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.

State-of-the-art facilities: Be part of the exciting growth of the program. The Road to Recovery Program will eventually house 100 beds, with the first phase focused on stabilization opening in fall of 2023 at the current St. Paul’s Hospital.

Join the Road to Recovery Initiative and become part of this first-in-Canada model of treatment that has the power to transform addiction care nationwide.

Your Day to Day:

• Diagnose and treat previously undiagnosed patients/clients/residents for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice.
• Monitor ongoing care, order appropriate screening diagnostic investigations; interpret reports of investigations and analyze information to monitor progress and plan treatment.
• Establish priorities for management of health, diseases, disorders, and conditions; provide follow-up treatment; communicate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnoses and priorities, outcomes and prognoses; support and counsel patients/clients/residents in their responses to diseases, disorders and conditions.