Nurse Practitioner, Youth Pregnancy & Parenting Program

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Description JOB SUMMARY: YOUTH PREGNANCY & PARENTING PROGRAM (YPPP) This NP role will work as part of a team supporting pregnant Vancouver youth (24 and under) & their babies and providing mental health care, addiction medicine, sexual health, gender affirming care, and primary care to youth clients (male, female and 2SLGBTIA+). This position is based out of the Robert and Lily Lee Community Health Centre. VCH will provide support, mentorship and education for NPs wishing to expand their knowledge and expertise for this role. QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications:Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). ROLE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE:• Ability to perform the full scope of NP duties and responsibilities.• Applies for and maintains core and non-core privileges, as required by the program, as active medical staff within the VCH Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners and cross-appointments as described in the VCH Medical Staff Rules and Medical Bylaws. • Ability to apply knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral sciences, pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, and evidence-based practice to clinical diagnosis and...