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We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner in Aboriginal Health to provide culturally safe primary health care services for Aboriginal clients and their families and support to Indigenous community members. In this position you will support the Aboriginal Primary Care point of care team located in Chilliwack, BC. Come be a part of our Aboriginal Health East team based at the Stó:lō Primary Care Clinic in Chilliwack while providing services at other Aboriginal community outreach sites in the area.
Chilliwack is well known for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities, like hiking, water sports, camping, mountain-biking and fishing. With natural surroundings, rural setting and thriving economy it is a prosperous community with an outstanding quality of life.
This is a great opportunity for a new Nurse Practitioner to join a well supported fellowship program to help consolidate clinical skills. Be part of our clinical enhancement program with regular in house skills development such as suturing and x-ray interpretation in addition to receiving centralized NP orientation. You will be welcomed into a New Graduate NP Community of Practice team helping to support your successful transition into independent practice.
This position will also have a new and exciting post graduate up to 6 month nurse practitioner residency program. FH is the first health authority to implement a formal residency program for NPs in the province, which will be key to supporting the development of NPs and practice-readiness in select programs. You will receive in depth in house advanced training within a clinical area relevant to the position, improve your team collaboration and develop a model of patient centred care. This is your opportunity to consolidate your nurse practitioner education with a team helping to support your successful transition into independent practice.
During your residency, you’ll receive:
Mentorship in multiple clinical areas
Dedicated clinical supervision during clinical placements
Protected time for self directed learning relevant to your clinical practice
Coaching from a consistent experienced nurse practitioner throughout your residency
Individualized support in transitioning to independent provider
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