Role and Facility Information
Community Description:
Perched on the banks of the Thompson River, Ashcroft’s desert climate, blue skies and sunny days are the perfect setting for excellent camping, birdwatching, white-water and back road adventures. Ashcroft offers the outdoor enthusiast unending recreational activities, from fishing in the nearby lakes to horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking on the many trails surrounding town. The Ashcroft community is very active and promotes its diversity with many shows and fairs held throughout the year. Its Stampede and Fall Fair are just two annual events drawing crowds from all over the Province.
Clinic Description:
Interior Health is seeking dynamic Nurse Practitioners to join our team at the Ashcroft Urgent and Primary Care Centre (“Ashcroft UPCC”).
The Ashcroft UPCC offers urgent care with 3 treatment bays and 1 treatment room with plans to expand into the previous medical clinic on site. The UPCC oversees care for residents of the 22-bed long-term care facility co-located onsite with monthly rounds and open communication for urgent needs. A range of outpatient and ambulatory care services are available including basic radiology, laboratory, dietitian/diabetes, mental health and addictions, public health, home health and adult day care. The nearest major medical centre for community transfer is Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, 93 kms away. The Ashcroft UPCC is open 7 days a week from 0800-2000.
Practice Description:
Interior Health is seeking Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to join our Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Ashcroft.
Ashcroft is part of the Thompson Cariboo Primary Care Network (PCN) a collaborative partnership between the Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice, Interior Health, and the Nlaka’pamux Nation. The Ashcroft UPCC will operate within the current Ashcroft Health Centre on the homeland of the Nlaka’pamux people.
Step into a collaborative team where your expertise as a Nurse Practitioner is not just needed but celebrated. You'll join a vibrant group of healthcare professionals including Family Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, and Medical Office Assistants. Each member plays an integral part, contributing their unique skills to our patient-centric approach. Together, you ensure that urgent care flows smoothly and effectively, meeting the pressing needs of the community with precision and empathy.
Our flexible model allows you to tailor your hours to complement your current practice or personal commitments. The choice of part-time involvement means that you can weave this opportunity seamlessly into your professional pursuits without the weight of full-time hours.
Our UPCC is not just a place of work; it is a dynamic and supportive environment where professional growth is as much a priority as patient care.
Qualifications:
•Current registration and exam-qualified as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
•Successful completion of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
•Recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.
Compensation:
Compensation is provided hourly, based on Year 3 of the current provincial PCN contracts for Nurse Practitioners. Invoices are submitted monthly.
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