Role and Facility Information

Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Network (Hybrid Virtual Clinic)

Geographic Location:
Home based virtual
Nelson, BC (with travel to Castlegar)

Position:
0.5 - .75 FTE (to be negotiated); part-time contract

Bring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Network in KB Health, a hybrid virtual/ in-person clinic supporting the Kootenay Boundary region of BC.

The virtual 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.

The Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Network, will practice autonomously and interdependently as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary virtual team where each provider has their own unique role and scope in the provision of patient care. The Nurse Practitioner will work in partnership with a second part-time NP (0.7 FTE) to provide full coverage to clinic patients. This position may be responsible for leading a routine cancer screening program which could include additional FTE to be negotiated.

The Nurse Practitioner will deliver the full scope of primary health care services, 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;
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.;
Comfort with providing and ability to optimize virtual care;
Interest in and ability to thrive in a leadership role in a virtual setting, including:
Working collaboratively as part of a high performing, interdisciplinary virtual team to deliver team-based care;
Leading the continued development of a new screening clinic (e.g., supporting the development of efficient clinic systems and processes, a cohesive team, etc.);

Expectation and ability to:
Travel regularly within the region (specifically Castlegar) to provide clinical in-person care;
Provide virtual care remotely from a home office that ensures patient privacy;
Work a minimum of one evening and one weekend day per week;
NOTE: the clinic schedule will be co-developed with the successful candidates and the clinic planning and advisory team;
Experience working with populations that have difficulty accessing primary care through traditional means, with a strong network of local and community agencies and resources.

Clinic Description:
KB HEALTH is a hybrid primarily virtual clinic that provides culturally safe, patient-centred, team-based care for patients across Kootenay Boundary that are not currently attached to a primary care provider (Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner).

KB HEALTH focuses on providing care to patients without a primary care provider and those with complex health care needs, with a goal of providing temporary continuity of care until the patient can be permanently attached to an existing clinic near their home community.

KB HEALTH is made up of a multidisciplinary team including two part-time Nurse Practitioners (1.2 FTE total), one 1.0 FTE RN, one 1.0 FTE Social Worker, and a Patient Services Coordinator. They work collaboratively as a self-managed team to develop efficient clinic systems and deliver exceptional care. As a member of the KB PCN, KB HEALTH patients also have access to PCN regional clinicians including a Clinical Pharmacist, a Registered Dietitian, a Respiratory Therapist, and two Aboriginal Health Coordinators.

Most KB HEALTH services will be delivered online, with some in-person care offered in designated communities. The successful candidate can expect a combination of remote work, with the delivery of regular (i.e., bi-weekly or weekly) in-person clinical care at sites in Nelson and Castlegar. Some patient services will be delivered on evenings and weekends.

KB HEALTH is governed by the KB PCN Steering Committee, which is a collaborative committee co-chaired by Interior Health, the KB Division of Family Practice, and the KB Aboriginal Services Collaborative. KB Health operates on a not-for-profit basis and is managed by Prima Health, a community services cooperative that was launched by the KB Division of Family Practice in 2021 to deliver clinical services.

The timing and conditions of any final job offer will be contingent on the finalized project plan and budget.

Nelson, BC
Nelson offers wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation and year-round fun. Aside from swimming, fishing, boating and other summer activities, the city of Nelson lies in the heart of a winter playground. Ski, snowboard, cross country ski, snowmobile or enjoy brisk walks in this four-season paradise!

Perched on the shores of Kootenay Lake in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains, Nelson sets itself apart by offering a rare blend of outdoor adventure and cosmopolitan sophistication of arts and heritage. Downtown is lush with gardens, boutiques, and unique restaurants that offer a social feeling of big city life in a classic Victorian setting. The summer creates a mecca for hiking, golfing, and water sports while the abundant winter snow transforms the terrain at Whitewater Resort for world-class skiing and winter adventures. Come to Nelson and let the storybook charm and community welcome you.

For additional information about this position, please contact Mona Mattei, Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice. Background information on Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care Networks is also available here.

Location

Nelson

Type of Position

Permanent Part-Time

Hours of Work

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Requisites

Driver's License

Role and Facility Information

Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Network (Hybrid Virtual Clinic)

Geographic Location:
Home based virtual
Nelson, BC (with travel to Castlegar)

Position:
0.5 - .75 FTE (to be negotiated); part-time contract

Bring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Network in KB Health, a hybrid virtual/ in-person clinic supporting the Kootenay Boundary region of BC.

The virtual 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.

The Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Network, will practice autonomously and interdependently as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary virtual team where each provider has their own unique role and scope in the provision of patient care. The Nurse Practitioner will work in partnership with a second part-time NP (0.7 FTE) to provide full coverage to clinic patients. This position may be responsible for leading a routine cancer screening program which could include additional FTE to be negotiated.

The Nurse Practitioner will deliver the full scope of primary health care services, 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;
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.;
Comfort with providing and ability to optimize virtual care;
Interest in and ability to thrive in a leadership role in a virtual setting, including:
Working collaboratively as part of a high performing, interdisciplinary virtual team to deliver team-based care;
Leading the continued development of a new screening clinic (e.g., supporting the development of efficient clinic systems and processes, a cohesive team, etc.);

Expectation and ability to:
Travel regularly within the region (specifically Castlegar) to provide clinical in-person care;
Provide virtual care remotely from a home office that ensures patient privacy;
Work a minimum of one evening and one weekend day per week;
NOTE: the clinic schedule will be co-developed with the successful candidates and the clinic planning and advisory team;
Experience working with populations that have difficulty accessing primary care through traditional means, with a strong network of local and community agencies and resources.

Clinic Description:
KB HEALTH is a hybrid primarily virtual clinic that provides culturally safe, patient-centred, team-based care for patients across Kootenay Boundary that are not currently attached to a primary care provider (Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner).

KB HEALTH focuses on providing care to patients without a primary care provider and those with complex health care needs, with a goal of providing temporary continuity of care until the patient can be permanently attached to an existing clinic near their home community.

KB HEALTH is made up of a multidisciplinary team including two part-time Nurse Practitioners (1.2 FTE total), one 1.0 FTE RN, one 1.0 FTE Social Worker, and a Patient Services Coordinator. They work collaboratively as a self-managed team to develop efficient clinic systems and deliver exceptional care. As a member of the KB PCN, KB HEALTH patients also have access to PCN regional clinicians including a Clinical Pharmacist, a Registered Dietitian, a Respiratory Therapist, and two Aboriginal Health Coordinators.

Most KB HEALTH services will be delivered online, with some in-person care offered in designated communities. The successful candidate can expect a combination of remote work, with the delivery of regular (i.e., bi-weekly or weekly) in-person clinical care at sites in Nelson and Castlegar. Some patient services will be delivered on evenings and weekends.

KB HEALTH is governed by the KB PCN Steering Committee, which is a collaborative committee co-chaired by Interior Health, the KB Division of Family Practice, and the KB Aboriginal Services Collaborative. KB Health operates on a not-for-profit basis and is managed by Prima Health, a community services cooperative that was launched by the KB Division of Family Practice in 2021 to deliver clinical services.

The timing and conditions of any final job offer will be contingent on the finalized project plan and budget.

Nelson, BC
Nelson offers wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation and year-round fun. Aside from swimming, fishing, boating and other summer activities, the city of Nelson lies in the heart of a winter playground. Ski, snowboard, cross country ski, snowmobile or enjoy brisk walks in this four-season paradise!

Perched on the shores of Kootenay Lake in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains, Nelson sets itself apart by offering a rare blend of outdoor adventure and cosmopolitan sophistication of arts and heritage. Downtown is lush with gardens, boutiques, and unique restaurants that offer a social feeling of big city life in a classic Victorian setting. The summer creates a mecca for hiking, golfing, and water sports while the abundant winter snow transforms the terrain at Whitewater Resort for world-class skiing and winter adventures. Come to Nelson and let the storybook charm and community welcome you.

For additional information about this position, please contact Mona Mattei, Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice. Background information on Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care Networks is also available here.