Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team, to provide high-quality patient care for youth in custody aged 12-19 years. In this vital role, you will utilize your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat young people, ensuring they receive comprehensive and personalized care. Your expertise will support our mission to promote health, manage chronic conditions, and improve patient outcomes through proactive and empathetic healthcare delivery.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients of all ages, from pediatrics to senior care.

Duties

- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history taking and physical examinations, with a focus on pediatric populations who may have concurrent disorders
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that incorporate medication management, pain control, mental health support and preventive care strategies
- Prescribe medications and order laboratory testing in compliance with medical protocols. The ability to prescribe Opiate Agonist Therapy would be an asset.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient documentation and case management
- Provide education to young people on health conditions, medication usage, and safe sexual lifestyle modifications




- Manage acute care cases, including hospital transfers or emergency interventions when necessary

Requirements

- Valid Nurse Practitioner license with current certification in British Columbia
- Proven experience working with children, in hospital environments; pediatric and acute care experience preferred
- Solid knowledge of medical terminology, medication administration protocols, and clinical procedures
- Ability to prescribe Opiate Agonist Therapy preferred
- Excellent patient care skills with a compassionate approach toward marginalized youth living in a jail setting, some with mental health challenges
- Ability to order laboratory procedures and interpret lab results accurately
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with healthcare teams and educating patients about their health. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare that transforms lives! We are committed to fostering a dynamic environment where your expertise makes a real difference. All roles are paid positions that recognize the vital contribution of Nurse Practitioners in advancing community health.

Pay: $42.18-$100.39 per hour Expected hours: 3.5 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Nurse Practitioner (Burnaby)
🏢 Burnaby Youth Custody
📍 Burnaby