Nurse Practitioner, Foundry

Foundry is transforming health care for young people ages 12-24 by removing barriers, improving access to services, and increasing the quality of supports. It’s a made-in-BC health and social service model designed by young people, for young people.

Beginning with a single location in Vancouver on Granville St., Foundry has expanded into a world-renowned collaborative network of over 17 centres open across the province, with more locations in development.

Owned and operated by Providence Health Care, the Foundry Granville Clinic provides physical & sexual health, mental health, substance use, peer support and social services via a multi-disciplinary team to young people between the ages of 12 and 24. The Nurse Practitioner at the Foundry Granville Clinic provides episodic, enhanced/specialized and longitudinal care. The collaborative team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, counsellors, occupational/rehab services, peer support, and administrative staff.
At the Foundry Granville Clinic, Nurse Practitioners also have access to shared care consultation with the psychiatrists on site. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with patients and healthcare professionals to identify trends and patterns affecting individuals, families, and communities.
• Developing and implementing population and evidence-based strategies to improve health outcomes.
• Participating in policy-making activities influencing health services and practices.

Engaging in peer review and self-review to evaluate service outcomes at patient, community, and population levels.

To learn more about Foundry's model, please visit us here.

Note: we have two part-time positions available (0.50 FTE and 0.80 FTE).

Education:

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals and recent relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Completion of the Basic Cardiac Life Support Course, Level C.
• Eligible for Appointment to the Providence Health Care Department of Nurse Practitioners as Medical Staff.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care 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 self-direct, 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 self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $74.45-$81.89 per hour depending on experience.
• A comprehensive health benefits package.
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of local youth.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Dedicated time for non-clinical work: Dedicated time from your FTE will be protected for indirect patient care, non-clinical duties, and fulfilment of NP domains of practice and PHC medical staff responsibilities.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Diagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients/clients/residents for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice; writes orders for treatment and medications; provides first line care in emergencies and continuous care.
• 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 follow-up 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, the health care team and social service providers to determine the appropriate resources necessary for patients/clients/residents status. Develops and implements treatment plans. May admit and discharge patients/clients/residents to facilities according to medical staff bylaws.
• 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 and quality improvement contributing to 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 the education of nurse practitioner students and other health care professionals through preceptorship, role modelling and knowledge development and exchange in clinical practice, in classroom environments, and community environments to foster health care partnerships.
• Develops implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.
• Completes Encounter Records for the purpose of evaluating Nurse Practitioner implementation as a requirement of the Ministry Of Health.
• Performs other duties as required.

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We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.