Nurse Practitioner Lead
About The Position
Join Providence Health Care (PHC) as our Nurse Practitioner Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Nurse Practitioner practice across one of British Columbia's leading health authorities. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about advancing clinical excellence, fostering innovation, and building strong interprofessional partnerships. As the provincial and organizational landscape for Nurse Practitioner practice continues to evolve, you will provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and advocacy to support high-quality, patient- and family-centred care while influencing practice, policy, and professional development across the organization. Reporting to the Vice President Chief of People, Nursing and Health Professions Officer, the NP Lead: Provides expert clinical and professional leadership to Nurse Practitioners across Providence Health Care (PHC) programs Is accountable for advancing quality practice environments, championing clinical excellence and fostering interprofessional collaboration within Nurse Practitioner practice throughout the organization Supports the integration and development of NP practice within PHC to facilitate the establishment of the formal Nurse Practitioner framework within the Office of Professional Practice Guides strategic direction, mentorship, assists in clinical mentorship and evaluation, leads policy development within PHC and represents PHC within Regional and Provincial policy groups Is responsible for quality assurance initiatives and seamless integration of comprehensive NP practice throughout the organization The Nurse Practitioner Lead maintains their clinical practice in accordance with the Practice hours requirements set out by the BC College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) and holds active or provisional medical staff privileges under the PHC Medical Staff Rules and Bylaws. Note: We welcome applications for both Nurse Practitioner Lead (2026-63827) and Nurse Practitioner Department Head (2026-63826) roles. Applicants that are interested in both the Nurse Practitioner Lead (2026-63827) and Nurse Practitioner Department Head (2026-63826) roles, please highlight your interest and preference in your cover letter and at time of application online on PHC Careers. Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 7th at 12:00 PM PST
Requirements
- Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Minimum of 5 years of Nurse Practitioner experience, including progressive leadership, education or program development experience in complex health systems
- Active PHC medical staff privileges or eligibility to obtain privileges
- Demonstrated ability to lead interprofessional teams and system-level practice improvements.
- Knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks related to Nurse Practitioner practice in BC.
- Experience with change management, performance monitoring, and quality assurance in clinical settings.
- Familiarity with contracts, funding models, and health authority operations
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong planning, project management, and evaluation abilities.
- Cultural agility and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Ability to navigate and influence within complex systems and organizational structures.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and relevant technologies.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Leads Self: Self-aware, authentic, and grounded in values.
- Engages Others: Promotes development, builds effective teams, communicates openly and empathetically.
- Achieves Results: Drives evidence-informed outcomes, improves quality and access.
- Develops Coalitions: Builds networks and strategic partnerships inside and outside PHC/VCH.
- System Transformation: Champions innovation, addresses systemic barriers, and models leadership in health system transformation.
- Holds and maintains active or provisional medical staff privileges in accordance with PHC bylaws.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants that are interested in both the Nurse Practitioner Lead (2026-63827) and Nurse Practitioner Department Head (2026-63826) roles, please highlight your interest and preference in your cover letter and at time of application online on PHC Careers.
Responsibilities
- Provides expert clinical and professional leadership to Nurse Practitioners across Providence Health Care (PHC) programs
- Is accountable for advancing quality practice environments, championing clinical excellence and fostering interprofessional collaboration within Nurse Practitioner practice throughout the organization
- Supports the integration and development of NP practice within PHC to facilitate the establishment of the formal Nurse Practitioner framework within the Office of Professional Practice
- Guides strategic direction, mentorship, assists in clinical mentorship and evaluation, leads policy development within PHC and represents PHC within Regional and Provincial policy groups
- Is responsible for quality assurance initiatives and seamless integration of comprehensive NP practice throughout the organization
- Leads the implementation and sustainability of NP policies, frameworks, and professional standards across PHC, aligning with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and provincial directions.
- Coordinates the collection and reporting of NP human resources and performance metrics to support workforce planning and accountability and notifies the Department Head of any emerging issues.
- Develops and maintains the NP rotation schedules.
- Manages and resolves conflicts, facilitating constructive dialogue to reach resolution. Refers formal performance management issues to the Department Head.
- Provides strategic input into legislative, regulatory, and practice changes, assessing impact on clinical environments and patient care outcomes.
- Provides first-line support for NP practice issues, fostering professional autonomy while guiding integration within team-based care.
- Coordinates NP orientation, residency, mentorship, onboarding and NP check in reviews in collaboration with operational, medical leaders, and the NP Department Head.
- Promotes clinical practice consistency and mentorship opportunities, ensuring clarity in scope, accountability, and interprofessional collaboration.
- Leads NP involvement in research, education, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with the four BCCNM domains of practice.
- Liaises between external organizations including, VCH, BCCNM, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC), and academic institutions.
- Develops structures and processes to strengthen NP leadership capacity and system-level advocacy within PHC.
- Participates in medical staff initiatives related to quality assurance, patient safety, credentialing, and regulatory compliance.
- Champions innovation and practice transformation within NP care delivery, contributing to system-wide change initiatives.
- Leads projects and initiatives supporting clinical redesign, evidence-based care models, and electronic health record adoption.
- Supports culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equity-oriented approaches in NP practice.
- Must maintain clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner as outlined by the BCCNM, within a designated minimum amount of clinical practice.
- Holds and maintains active or provisional medical staff privileges in accordance with PHC bylaws.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- A comprehensive health benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
