Nursing Practice Success Consultant
About NNPBC
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC) is the professional association representing all four nursing designations in BC – Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs).
NNPBC is home for nurses in BC, transforming health and health systems through the breadth of nursing expertise. NNPBC supports and promotes excellence in all domains of nursing practice and enables nurses to lead, influence, and transform health, the health care system, health and social policy, and the nursing profession itself.
We offer a fully remote work environment, and an organizational culture focused on safety, joy, and meaningful contributions to the health of British Columbians through the powerful work of nursing.
NNPBC is committed to truth and reconciliation, guided by the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-Racism practice standards for nurses in BC. We actively advance the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, the recommendations from In Plain Sight, and the Calls to Action and Calls to Justice from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and MMIWG report.
Our work is multigenerational, and we are dedicated to meaningful, ongoing reconciliation efforts. As an NNPBC team member, a personal and professional commitment to culturally safer practices, cultural humility, anti-racism, justice and equity is core to this role.
Role Summary
In August 2024, NNPBC launched the Nursing Initiatives for Primary Care (NIPC) program in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Through this program, NNPBC supports nurses practicing in primary care settings across British Columbia. NNPBC is seeking a nursing leader to provide provincial oversight, formalize team structure, and strengthen accountability for program outcomes.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Registered Nurse (RN) to join the NIPC team as a Primary Care Practice Success Consultant. This role is part of the Nurse Practice Success Team, a group dedicated to helping nurses thrive in team-based primary care.
The Practice Success Consultant plays a pivotal role in developing and sustaining a support program that provides clinical consultation, mentorship, coaching, practice resources, team development, and quality improvement support to registered and licensed practical nurses working in patient medical homes through the Nurse in Practice Program.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of primary care nursing in British Columbia by fostering excellence, innovation, and collaboration across communities and care teams.
Reports to: Manager, Nursing Practice Success
Location: Remote, with required regional travel; successful candidate must reside in the Interior region, British Columbia; (Kelowna or Kamloops preferred).
Type: 0.8 FTE role from October 2027 thru to March 31, 2028; renewal dependent on Ministry of Health funding
Salary Range: $115,000-120,000 annually, with extended health, dental and life insurance, generous leave, enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan, and a professional development/license reimbursement fund
Applications accepted until: Friday September 4 at 4:00pm PST
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Practice Support & Clinical Leadership
- Provide hands-on, “shoulder-to-shoulder” support to RNs and LPNs in primary care settings to strengthen clinical practice, confidence, and team integration.
- Deliver individualized coaching, consultation, mentorship, and onboarding support to nurses working in community-based primary care.
- Support nurses and clinics with practice workflows, chronic disease management, care coordination, case management, and team-based care approaches.
- Identify practice gaps and collaborate with nurses and clinic teams to develop practical solutions, tools, and resources that support nursing practice in primary care.
Collaboration & System Partnership
- Build strong working relationships with nurses, clinics, health system partners, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborate across NIPC program areas to ensure coordinated, responsive, and seamless support for nurses and clinics.
- Contribute to quality improvement and practice innovation initiatives that enhance nursing practice, team functioning, and patient care outcomes.
- Monitor emerging issues, trends, and opportunities within primary care nursing and contribute to ongoing program improvement efforts.
Desired Qualifications & Skills
Education & Professional Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BN/BSN) in nursing required, master’s degree in nursing, education, or relevant field an asset
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the BCCNM, in good standing
- Recent training or education in cultural safety, cultural humility, and Indigenous-specific anti-racism
Experience & Expertise
- 4–6 years of recent experience in primary care nursing or related community-based practice settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of interprofessional, team-based models of care and the operational realities of primary care practice.
- Experience facilitating education sessions, mentorship, practice change, or quality improvement initiatives considered an asset.
- Commitment to maintaining current clinical practice in primary care through an external practice role (approximately 0.2 FTE equivalent), held outside of this NNPBC position.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex situations, manage conflict, and influence diverse partners and stakeholders.
- Approaches relationships with professionalism, respect, and collaboration.
Healthcare System Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of the BC healthcare system and primary care landscape
- Experience working within multi-partner clinical care delivery systems
Preferred Assets & Experience
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Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE/CDCES), RN(C), or equivalent advanced clinical certification relevant to primary care practice.
- Experience supporting nurses in complex primary care environments, including chronic disease management, case management, care coordination, and team-based care delivery.
- Experience providing practice consultation, coaching, mentorship, or clinical guidance to RNs and/or LPNs in community or ambulatory care settings.
- Demonstrated ability to develop practical clinical tools, workflows, and learning supports while building trusted relationships and supporting practice change within healthcare teams.
Technology & Working Conditions
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Proficient in the use of virtual communication platforms, electronic medical records (EMRs), Microsoft Office Suite, and other digital tools that support remote collaboration, education, and practice support.
- Position is home-based within the Vancouver/Fraser region, with regular regional travel required to support clinics, nurses, meetings, and in-person program activities.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt within a fast-paced and evolving program environment.
- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment that includes virtual engagement, facilitation, coaching, and onsite practice support within clinical settings.
- Ability to participate in clinic visits, shadow shifts, presentations, and travel-related activities associated with supporting nurses in primary care settings.
- Capacity to meet the physical requirements of the role (primarily cognitive, desk-based work)
Compensation & Benefits
In joining NNPBC, we are pleased to offer you a rewarding career. In recognition of your skills and experiences, we are pleased to offer comprehensive benefits which include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive salary range of $115,000-120,000/year.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and life insurance, along with enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP).
- Professional development and license reimbursement fund.
- Generous leave, and flexible work arrangements.
Interested?
Join us in shaping the future of nursing in BC. We want to hear from you if you are a dynamic professional passionate about elevating largest healthcare group in BC. Please apply by Friday September 4 at 4:00pm PST with a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications and align with NNPBC values.
NNPBC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We recognize that there are a variety of experiences that contribute to the overall qualifications for each role. If you feel that you could excel in this position, but do not necessarily meet the formal requirements, we’d still love to hear from you. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from equity deserving and underrepresented groups.
We value the time and effort applicants invest in the process and will carefully review all submissions. Thank you for considering joining us in the work of NNPBC - we look forward to the possibility of working together!
