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SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hourJob SummaryBring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Practitioner in Thoracic Surgery at Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) in Surrey, B.C. We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join a tightknit collaborative group where you will be well supported carrying out this role. Work alongside physicians, surgeons and other healthcare professionals focused on providing highquality patientfocused service.The Surrey Memorial Hospital Thoracic Surgery Team focuses on the management of both postoperative surgical and medical care of the thoracic surgery patients. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive care for patients with Thoracic and Respiratory diseases as well as related comorbid conditions in collaboration with the Thoracic Surgeons and other interdisciplinary health care team members. You will be part of a multidisciplinary care team committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes by collaborating on a comprehensive plan to effectively treat thoracic conditions. The NP role contributes to patient care through advanced NP clinical practice, education, consultation, research, leadership, and professional practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team model with a coordinated approach to ensure safe, effective, and timely care for patients.Our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program offers a unique postgraduate experience that will elevate your skills and strengthen your transition into independent practice.Residency Program DetailsDuring your residency, youll receive:Advanced Training: Dive deep into a clinical area relevant to your role. Our inhouse experts will provide specialized training that sets you up for success.Team Collaboration: Build connections as you work alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork and shared goals.PatientCentered Care: Develop a model of care that puts patients at the heart of everything you do. Make a real impact on their lives.Mentorship: Benefit from mentorship across multiple clinical areas. Learn from the best and grow exponentially.Clinical Supervision: During your clinical placements, enjoy dedicated supervision that ensures youre on the right track.SelfDirected Learning: We believe in your growth. You will set aside protected time for selfdirected learning tailored to your clinical practice and needs.Experienced Coaching: Get personalized guidance and support with weekly checkins from an experienced nurse practitioner throughout your residency.Examples of inhouse residency rotations: Internal Medicine, ICU, Cardiology, Emergency, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery daycare, Palliative care, etc.Be part of our clinical enhancement program with regular inhouse skills development such as 12lead ECG interpretation, Point of Care ultrasound (POCUS), suturing and Xray 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.BenefitsComprehensive, 100% EmployerPaid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.Generous Vacation Time: Eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.Maternity TopUp: Receive an 87% topup during maternity leave.TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.Additional employee discounts and perks available.ResponsibilitiesDiagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients/clients/residents for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the Nurse Practitioners scope of practice; writes orders for treatment and medications; provides first line care in emergencies.Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostic investigations; interprets reports of investigations and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.Establishes priorities for management of health, diseases, disorders, and conditions; provides followup treatment; communicates with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnoses and priorities, outcomes and prognoses; supports and counsels patients/clients/residents in their responses to diseases, disorders and conditions.Collaborates and consults with physicians or other health care and social service providers as appropriate to assess and diagnose patient/client/resident status. Develops and implements treatment plans. May admit and discharge patients/clients/residents to facilities according to organizational policies.Prescribes drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies and procedures.Assigns work to other nursing and health care personnel; evaluates work and provides education and supervision as necessary; hires staff, and evaluates staff performance.Participates in research contributing to improved patient/client/resident care and advances in nursing, health policy development and population health.Maintains population health focus by implementing screening and health promotion activities for populations at risk.Participates in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through case presentations, mentoring, role modeling and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, the clinical setting and the community; fosters health care partnerships.Develops, implements and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.Performs other duties as required.QualificationsCurrent practicing registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Recent relevant clinical nursing experience.CompetenciesDemonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.Professional/Technical CapabilitiesAbility to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, selfcare and prognosis.Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients/clients/residents to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; ability to introduce education and evidence based research.Ability to assess and recognize population health trends; ability to plan and implement strategies for population based prevention and health promotion.Ability to implement and evaluate planned change.Ability to supervise others and evaluate the care they deliver.Ability to lead a team and work within a team.Ability to selfdirect, interact and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient/resident/client care.Ability to selfassess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.About Fraser HealthFraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlakapamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and communitybased services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Healths hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. #J-18808-Ljbffr