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Bring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner to the City of Greenwood in the Kootenay Boundary Region of BC.
Work where you play in this four-season lifestyle opportunity. You will be joining a clinic that has provided care to the Greenwood area for over 40 years. Situated in the walkable downtown core of Greenwood, BC Greenwood BC is Canada’s smallest city, rich in history and big on charm. With affordable housing, a welcoming small-town feel, and access to stunning outdoor recreation, Greenwood offers an ideal lifestyle for professionals seeking balance. Hike or cycle local trails, fish at nearby Jewel Lake, or explore over 60 heritage buildings in town. Community events like Founder's Day and the popular Soap Box Derby add to the vibrant local culture. If you’re looking for a scenic, affordable place to live and work—Greenwood is a hidden gem.
Located just over two hours from Kelowna, Greenwood provides easy access to the Okanagan Valley's wineries and lakes. Additionally, it's a scenic drive to the Powder Highway, home to world-class ski resorts like Red Mountain in Rossland and Whitewater near Nelson, making it a perfect base for year-round adventure.
You’ll be joining a collegial team of practitioners and knowledgeable, experienced staff. Greenwood Medical Clinic has one physician, part-time nursing and social work. There are 3 exam rooms and our administrative staff includes an office manager. Our EMR is Intrahealth Profile.
As a member of the practice, you’ll have a lot of independence and control over your schedule, leaving you a lot of time to enjoy all the benefits of working in a small community. We are very supportive of a balanced lifestyle, and taking care of ourselves and our families, in addition to our community.
For tertiary medical needs, the Boundary District Hospital in Grand Forks is approximately 42 km (about 30 minutes) away with a 25/7 emergency department and inpatient care beds, ensuring essential medical services are within easy reach. Greenwood Medical Clinic is part of the Kootenay Boundary Primary Care Network (KB PCN), which is a partnership between the Ministry of Health, Interior Health, the Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice, and Aboriginal Partners. All aspects of the clinic are aligned with delivery of culturally competent care.
The Nurse Practitioner will deliver the full scope of primary health care services for their panel of patients (rural panel goal is 800 patients pro-rated for FTE), including but not limited to:
Health promotion and illness prevention services;
Primary care for minor or episodic illnesses;
Chronic disease management;
Management and coordination of patient care across the spectrum of care (i.e. referral to specialists and other providers, case management, case conferences and acting upon consultative advice);
Primary reproductive care;
Cultural safe care for all patients but especially aboriginal patients;
Primary mental health and substance use (MHSU) services;
Support for the terminally ill;
Coordination and access to rehabilitation;
Multidisciplinary team planning for the ongoing health needs of patients.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated leader who takes initiative, is comfortable with ambiguity, and has the following skills and experience:
Current provisional/practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP);
Relevant clinical nursing experience, including clinical knowledge and real passion for providing quality, compassionate care to motivate and inspire others.;
Strong understanding of provision of culturally safe care for patients;
Get in touch and we’ll arrange a visit so that you can see for yourself why we love living and working here.
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