Employment type: full time Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $60.75/Hr. - CAD $87.33/Hr. Job Accuracy Posting Flag The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required Summary Join the Emergency Department team as a Nurse Practitioner at Mount St. Joseph Hospital ( MSJ ), located in the heart of Vancouver’s vibrant Mount Pleasant community. MSJ is an acute care hospital with a strong community focus, offering emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, and a long-term care facility. As a Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department, you will provide culturally safe, trauma informed, and patient-centred care to individuals with a wide range of acute and urgent health concerns. Working collaboratively with emergency physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and specialty consultants, you will play a key role in delivering timely, evidence-informed care in a supportive and collegial environment. The role includes 20% protected time for administrative responsibilities, quality improvement, and professional development. Reporting to the Nurse Practitioner Department Head for professional issues, and Program Director for operational issues, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions. The Nurse Practitioner initiates treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions, and employer policies and procedures. The Nurse Practitioner provides professional guidance to health professionals and practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary health care team, making referrals to specialist physicians and other resources as deemed appropriateThe 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. What You Bring Education: Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals and recent relevant clinical nursing experience Completion of the Basic Cardiac Life Support Course, Level C Eligible for Appointment to the Providence Health Care Department of Nurse Practitioners as Medical Staff 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 Ability to supervise others and evaluate the care they deliver Ability to lead a team and work within a team Ability to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient/resident/client care Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate What We Offer A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $76.31 - $83.89 per hour depending on experience. A comprehensive health benefits package. Meaningful impact : Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of our patients. Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. Dedicated time for non-clinical work : Dedicated time from your FTE will be protected for indirect patient care, non-clinical duties, and fulfilment of NP domains of practice and PHC medical staff responsibilities. Inclusive culture : We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents. Your Day to Day: 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. Collaborates and consults with physicians, the health care team and social service provi