Nurse Practitioner U.S. Trained - Relocate to British Columbia, Canada

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hour Why Fraser Health?:Join Our Nurse Practitioner Team at Fraser Health

Are you a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the United States looking to take your career to new heights in Canada? At Fraser Health, we’re proud to offer a welcoming, supportive, and innovative environment for NPs ready to make the transition.

We’ve built an integrated NP program that supports your professional growth from day one. With dedicated NP leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a wide range of practice settings, you’ll find meaningful opportunities to thrive in your career.

If you are a new graduate NP or new to practice, our Residency Program offers a unique postgraduate experience for new graduate NPs that will elevate your skills and strengthen your transition into independent practice

Fraser Health employs NPs across a variety of clinical settings, including:

Whether you’re passionate about youth mental health, chronic disease management, or working with underserved populations, there’s a place for you here.

We have acute and community care opportunities in* Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Delta, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows, Mission, New Westminster, Tri cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody), White Rock.*

We understand that transitioning to a new health care system can be both exciting and challenging. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive orientation program specifically for NPs moving from the U.S. to Canada:

Orientation to Canadian Health Care*: Learn the key differences and similarities between the U.S. and Canadian systems, with a focus on British Columbia’s and Canada’s health priorities, including Indigenous health care.

A Community That Welcomes You

At Fraser Health, you’ll be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your success. Our on-the-ground clinical leadership and collaborative teams are ready to welcome you and help you make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients across our region

Relocation distance, eligibility and conditions apply*

Detailed Overview:Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

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 other health professionals and practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary health care team, making referrals to specialist physicians and others as appropriate.

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.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications: Education and Experience

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 of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

Work Location: In person