Nurse Practitioner | RACE Clinic

Position Summary
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Love your career AND where you live. At Interior Health, we’re proud to be a Canada’s Top 100 Employer and a BC Top 100 Employer again for 2025, offering great benefits, career growth, and a life surrounded by some of the most beautiful regions of Canada. From hiking to skiing to lakeside living, your work-life balance has never looked this good.

Interior Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic Cardiac Program at Kelowna General Hospital in beautiful British Columbia.

In this role, the Nurse Practitioner will be a vital member of the RACE Clinic team, providing rapid, high-quality, and comprehensive cardiac assessment and care for patients presenting with new or worsening cardiovascular symptoms. The position focuses on timely evaluation, triage, diagnostic planning, and early intervention to help prevent unnecessary emergency department visits or hospital admissions.

Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the NP has expedited access to cardiologists and cardiac specialty services. The RACE Clinic supports patients referred following visits to the emergency department or primary care settings, offering same-day or next-day appointments as needed.

The clinic is based at Kelowna General Hospital and operates by appointment from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The standard shift for this position is 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Salary Range: Salary range for the position is $74.74/hour - $82.21/hour. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant.

What We Offer:

Competitive Remuneration: Enjoy a rewarding salary and benefits package designed to recognize and value your experience and dedication.

Exceptional Career Growth: Take advantage of excellent opportunities for professional development, advancement, and training to support your career aspirations.

Employer-Paid Training & Education: Access ongoing learning opportunities with employer-sponsored training to help you stay at the forefront of your profession.

Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from employer-paid vacation and time off, allowing you to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We offer paid annual vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days) up to a maximum of 7 weeks (35 days).

Comprehensive Health Benefits: One of Canada’s top benefits packages, includes medical service plan, extended health & dental coverage, and employer-paid insurance premiums, disability, and life insurance, ensuring you and your family are well taken care of.

Retirement Savings: You may be eligible to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), which is one of the best in Canada, and will help you secure your financial future.

Work-Life Balance: We believe in supporting our employees with flexible schedules and a healthy work-life balance to ensure both professional and personal success. We provide options for maternity &/or paternity leave top-up.

Why Join Us?
Be Part of a Thriving, Supportive Team: Join a dynamic healthcare team that values collaboration, mutual support, and shared success. Work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care and making a difference every day.

Make a Real Impact: Your expertise will directly influence the health and well-being of our patients, clients, and residents, as well as positively impact health outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to create lasting change and improve lives.

Endless Growth & Development: We are deeply invested in your professional growth. Enjoy ongoing opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and leadership roles that will help you advance in your career and reach your full potential.

Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Environment: Thrive in an inclusive, team-oriented setting where diverse perspectives are valued. You'll collaborate with healthcare professionals from various disciplines, creating an environment rich in learning and innovation.

Work-Life Harmony: We prioritize your well-being by offering flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, so you can excel both professionally and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments, including detailed history-taking, physical examination, and risk stratification.
• Order and interpret diagnostic as tests as appropriate such as ECGs, echocardiograms, stress testing, and relevant laboratory investigations.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and interdisciplinary teams to formulate and implement patient-centered management plans.
• Provide patient education and counseling on cardiac risk factors, medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and symptom monitoring.
• Ensure timely follow-up and transition of care to the appropriate cardiology services or primary care provider.
• Participate in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and data tracking relevant to the RACE program.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMRs) to document encounters, track outcomes, and support data collection for program evaluation.
• Respond to urgent patient inquiries or clinical concerns in coordination with the broader care team.
• Stay current on best practices and advancements in cardiovascular care, particularly in rapid access models.
• Other programmatic duties as required

Qualfications
• Master’s degree or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN/DNP) with Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Active and unrestricted NP license in BC
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in cardiology or acute care preferred
• ACLS certification preferred, Basic level CPR a requirement
• Strong clinical judgment, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team and in fast-paced clinical environments.