Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Locum – Residency

Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Locum – Residency Opportunity

Salary
CAD $59.56 – $85.62 per hour

Bring your clinical expertise, dedication and passion for providing quality and compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Cardiac locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Acute care covering both Electrophysiology and Cardiac consult programs in the context of team‑based care – the first of its kind! Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) provides expert care to the province’s most seriously ill or injured.

RCH also provides a number of highly specialized acute care services such as tertiary trauma, cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, neurosurgery and vascular surgery that often require the care of multiple medical specialists, multidisciplinary care teams and the use of specialized equipment and technology. We have an exciting opportunity for a 1.0 FTE Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiac locum team at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C. Given the specialized nature of this role, the Acute Care Cardiac locum NP model is a collaborative, co‑managed, team‑based approach to patient care, where the cardiologists remain MRP or consultant of the patients.

As part of this rewarding role the NP works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a consultative capacity with a coordinated approach to ensure safe, quality, effective, and timely care for patients. The NP will work Monday to Friday (7.5 hours/day) excluding weekends and statutory holidays.

Our Nurse Practitioner Residency Program offers a unique postgraduate experience that will elevate your skills and strengthen your transition into independent practice.

• Advanced Training:
  Dive deep into a clinical area relevant to your role. Our in‑house 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.
• Patient‑Centered 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 you’re on the right track.
• Self‑Directed Learning:
  We believe in your growth. You will set aside protected time for self‑directed learning tailored to your clinical practice and needs.
• Experienced
  
  Coaching:
  
  Get personalized guidance and support with weekly check‑ins from an experienced nurse practitioner throughout your residency.

Examples of in‑house residency rotations:
Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology, Atrial fibrillation clinic, various Heart function clinics in the FH region etc.

Be part of our clinical enhancement program with regular in‑house skills development such as 12‑lead ECG interpretation, point‑of‑care ultrasound (POCUS), 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.

• Comprehensive, 100% employer‑paid 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 employer.
• Immediate pension enrollment:
  Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity top‑up:
  Receive an 87% top‑up during maternity leave.
• Trans Link Pass subsidy:
  Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.
• Eligibility based on employment status.

• Diagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients/clients/residents for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the NP scope of practice; writes orders for treatment and medications; provides first‑line care in emergencies.
• Monitors ongoing care, orders…