Role and Facility Information
The Sunshine Coast Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE) Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive, longitudinal primary care on the Sunshine Coast. Successful candidates will be matched with a clinic based on community need and mutual fit and will join a collaborative, team-based practice.
Nurse Practitioners have the opportunity to develop a broad scope of practice, caring for patients across the lifespan, including those with complex chronic conditions, older adults, and individuals requiring palliative care. Depending on practice location and community need, there may also be opportunities to develop clinical interests such as mental health and substance use, addiction medicine, gender-affirming care, sports medicine, or other areas of specialized practice.
The Sunshine Coast PCN is committed to delivering culturally safe, patient-centred care. Nurse Practitioners work alongside family physicians and have access to a network of health professionals, including registered nurses, a social worker, pharmacist, dietitian, and counsellors. Together, the team provides comprehensive, high-quality primary care and works to improve access and health outcomes for patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive, patient-centred primary care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of health conditions.
- Assume and progressively build a patient panel of approximately 400 patients in Year 1, 650 patients in Year 2, and 800 patients in Year 3 (per 1.0 FTE).
- Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical assessments, and develop individualized care plans in partnership with patients.
- Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, including laboratory investigations and medical imaging.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions and provide ongoing follow-up and monitoring.
- Prescribe medications and therapies, and provide orders and direction to other health-care providers within scope of practice.
- Complete medical and functional documentation, including disability, ICBC, WorkSafeBC, and extended health benefit forms.
- Perform minor procedures within scope of practice, such as IUD insertions, suturing, and biopsies.
- Refer patients to medical specialists and other health-care services as clinically appropriate, and coordinate care across providers and services.
- Provide health education, counselling, preventive care, and support for healthy lifestyle choices and self-management.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, counsellors, and other health-care professionals to provide coordinated, team-based care and improve patient outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Completion of British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives approved Master’s degree level nursing practitioner program
- Current registration and licensure or eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: $171,533 in Year 1, $177,251 in Year 2, and $182,968 in Year 3 per 1.0 FTE PCN NP position.
- Patient Attachment System (PAS) and Panel Management incentive: $6500/yr (per 1.0 FTE).
- Overhead funding: $75,000/yr (per 1.0 FTE) is provided to support practice-related overhead costs.
- Continuing professional development: Up to $5000/yr (per 1.0 FTE), along with licensing fee reimbursement, may be accessed through the NNPBC program.
- Student loan forgiveness: Eligible Nurse Practitioners may qualify for Canada Student Loan forgiveness of up to $30,000 over a maximum of five years through the federal government.
- Locum coverage: Locum coverage options are supported through NNPBC.
About the Sunshine Coast:
Located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh Nation and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), the lower Sunshine Coast offers an exceptional quality of life and beautiful scenery, combining small-town living with easy access to Vancouver.
Whether you are an experienced Nurse Practitioner or new to the community, the lower Sunshine Coast offers the chance to build a rewarding career and make a lasting impact on our community. Learn more about living on the Coast by visiting our Coast Recruitment website (coastrecruitment.ca)!
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