Nurse Practitioner - Orthopaedic Surgery - Residency Opportunity (New Westminster)

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 per hour.

Job Summary

Bring your clinical expertise, dedication, and passion for providing quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Orthopaedic Surgery at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH). We are seeking two NPs to join our dynamic Orthopaedic Surgery team, delivering comprehensive care to patients with complex medical needs across the continuum of elective and non‑elective orthopedic surgical care. Practicing within a collaborative, team‑based model, the NP will work closely with orthopaedic surgeons who remain the most responsible provider for surgical care, and with interprofessional colleagues to deliver seamless, patient‑centered care from admission through discharge or transfer. The NP plays a key role in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients across the continuum, participating in daily rounds, coordinating discharge planning, consulting with medical subspecialties, and supporting community reintegration. The NP also contributes to quality improvement, education, and research initiatives while ensuring accurate documentation using Meditech Expanse.

Responsibilities

1. Diagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the NP’s scope of practice; writes orders for treatment and medications; provides first line care in emergencies.
2. Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostics, interprets reports, and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.
3. Establishes priorities for management of health, diseases, disorders, and conditions; provides follow‑up treatment; communicates with patients, families, and caregivers about health findings, diagnoses, and priorities, outcomes, and prognoses; supports and counsels patients in their responses to diseases, disorders, and conditions.
4. Collaborates and consults with physicians or other health care and social service providers as appropriate to assess and diagnose patient status; develops and implements treatment plans; may admit and discharge patients to facilities according to organizational policies.
5. Prescribes drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards for NPs and within applicable employer policies and procedures.
6. Assigns work to other nursing and health care personnel; evaluates work and provides education and supervision as necessary; hires staff, and evaluates staff performance.
7. Participates in research contributing to improved patient care and advances in nursing, health policy development, and population health.
8. Maintains population health focus by implementing screening and health promotion activities for at‑risk populations.
9. Participates in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through case presentations, mentoring, role modeling, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, clinical setting, and community; fosters health care partnerships.
10. Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.
11. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Recent relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework (Clear, Caring, and Courageous) and creates conditions for people to succeed.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self‑care, and prognosis.
• Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; introduce evidence‑based education and research.
• Ability to assess and recognize population health trends; 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 care.
• Ability to self‑assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development.

Residency Opportunity

Our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program offers a unique postgraduate experience that will elevate your skills and strengthen your transition into independent practice. During your residency, you will receive:

1. Advanced Training: Dive deep into a clinical area relevant to your role with in‑house expert specialized training.
2. Team Collaboration: Build connections while working alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork and shared goals.
3. Patient‑Centered Care: Develop a model of care that puts patients at the heart of everything you do.
4. Mentorship: Benefit from mentorship across multiple clinical areas; learn from the best and grow.
5. Clinical Supervision: Enjoy dedicated supervision during your clinical placements to ensure you’re on the right track.
6. Self‑Directed Learning: Set aside protected time for self‑directed learning tailored to your clinical practice and needs.
7. Experienced Coaching: Receive personalized guidance and support with weekly check‑ins from an experienced nurse practitioner throughout your residency.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% employer‑paid benefits.
• Generous vacation time: up to four weeks of vacation.
• Benefit portability: transfer benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate pension enrollment: defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity top‑up: 87% top‑up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass subsidy: 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks.

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