Be at the forefront of providing vital, relationship-based care in a community setting. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to take over an established, protected practice at Cedar Branches, a facility operated by the Cowichan Women Against Violence Society in the Cowichan Valley.

This embedded role is designed to provide culturally safe, holistic, and comprehensive care directly within the shelter environment. You will be part of a community-based safety net tasked with reducing barriers to healthcare and improving longitudinal outcomes for vulnerable women.

We are looking for a nurse practitioner who thrives in specialized clinical environments and values taking the time to build trust. Your practice will include:

- Low-Ratio, High-Impact Primary Care: Providing long-term, full-scope primary care services in office. The volume is intentionally paced at an average of 5-6 highly complex patients per shift, allowing for deep thorough, and relationship-based medicine.
- Integrated Shelter Care: Operating out of a dedicated, recently reconfigured private consultation room on the main floor to ensure excellent site flow and patient confidentiality.
- Trauma-Informed Interventions: Delivering care through an explicitly trauma-informed lens, prioritizing safety, trustworthiness, choice, and collaboration in every clinical interaction.
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Cultural Safety & Trauma-Informed Care:



A deep commitment to incorporating cultural humility and trauma-informed principles into clinical practice. Fostering a respectful, safe environment that honors the diverse backgrounds and lived experiences of participants is essential to our organizational mandate.

Anticipated Start Date: July, 2026 (taking over from our current NP)

Shift/Hours of Work: Tuesdays, approximately 4-6 hours. The provider will see an average of 5-6 highly complex patients per shift.

Community Information:

Nestled in between Victoria and Nanaimo, and comprising of over 15 communities, the Cowichan Valley showcases a rich variety of landscapes — from rolling farmland and countryside to lakes, beaches and quaint coastal villages. The Cowichan Valley is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the Quw’utsun, Malahat, Ts’uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz’uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht & Pacheedaht Peoples. This region boasts one of Canada’s most temperate and enjoyable climates. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless adventure opportunities including hiking, biking, golfing, sailing, kayaking and fishing. The Cowichan Valley is celebrated for its top craft beverage producers and a thriving community of local artisans. Families can choose among public education or several private schools nearby. This community has a perfect blend of rural life with convenient access to airports, urban amenities and the scenic Gulf Islands.

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