Nurse Practitioner – Structural Heart – Residency Opportunity

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $60.75 - $87.33 / hour

Job Summary

Please note: The salary range displayed above reflects the broader compensation range associated with this position classification. The applicable salary range for this Nurse Practitioner position is CAD $76.31-$83.94 per hour , with placement within the range determined by relevant Nurse Practitioner experience.

Bring your clinical expertise, passion for patient-centered care, and commitment to excellence to a groundbreaking role as a Structural Heart Nurse Practitioner (TAVI, MitraClip, and soon TriClip) at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) . This is a rare opportunity to join one of British Columbia's most innovative cardiology programs and be part of the first team-based Structural Heart NP model of its kind.

As B.C.'s oldest hospital and one of its busiest tertiary referral centres, Royal Columbian Hospital provides expert care for some of the province's most critically ill and medically complex patients. RCH is home to a wide range of specialized services, including cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, tertiary trauma, neurosurgery, and vascular surgery, making it a centre of excellence for advanced cardiovascular care.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Structural Heart Services team , supporting patients requiring specialized interventions such as TAVI and MitraClip procedures. Given the highly specialized nature of this program, the role operates within a collaborative, co-managed model where cardiologists remain the Most Responsible Provider (MRP) or consultant, while the NP serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. In this consultative capacity, you will help coordinate and deliver safe, timely, and high-quality care for patients with complex cardiac conditions.

Working Monday through Friday (7.5 hours/day) excluding weekends and statutory holidays, you'll enjoy a rewarding balance between professional fulfillment and personal well-being while helping shape the future of Structural Heart care. This position has been created in response to growing patient volumes and increasing complexity of care, providing an opportunity to directly enhance patient outcomes and support innovative service delivery.

Inhouse residency experiences may include rotations through

Cardiology

Electrophysiology

Interventional Cardiology

Atrial Fibrillation Clinics

Heart Function Clinics across the Fraser Health region

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

During your residency, you’ll receive

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.

Our clinical enhancement program features ongoing in-house skills development, including:

12-Lead ECG Interpretation

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Suturing

X-ray Interpretation

Centralized Nurse Practitioner Orientation

You will also become part of a supportive New Graduate NP Community of Practice , connecting you with peers, mentors, and experienced practitioners dedicated to helping you thrive.

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions. The Nurse Practitioner initiates treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions, and employer policies and procedures.

The Nurse Practitioner provides professional guidance to other health professionals and practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary health care team, making referrals to specialist physicians and others as appropriate.

The position collaborates with patients/clients/residents and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients/residents, families and communities; develops and implements population and evidence based strategies to improve health and participates in policy-making activities that influence health services and practices. The position participates in peer review and self review to evaluate the outcome of services at the patient/client/resident, community and population level.

Responsibilities

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.

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, dis