Nurse Practitioner - (214771)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia seeks a Nurse Practitioner to conduct comprehensive patient assessments, initiate treatments, and collaborate with healthcare teams. This role emphasizes patient safety and continuous quality improvement, requiring effective communication and clinical expertise.

Qualifications

• Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant.
• Two years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for comprehensive assessments of patients, including diagnosing diseases.
• Initiates treatment and manages healthcare, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Implements population-based strategies to improve health.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Critical assessment

Leadership

Self-direction

Education

Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Two years of recent clinical nursing experience

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement is inherent in this position.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for comprehensive assessments of patients/clients/residents, including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions. The Nurse Practitioner initiates treatment, manages healthcare, performs therapeutic interventions, and prescribes medications in line with statutory, regulatory standards, limits, conditions, policies, and guidelines. They provide professional guidance to other health professionals and practice autonomously and interdependently within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, making referrals to physicians and others as appropriate.

This role collaborates with patients/clients/residents and interdisciplinary team members to identify and assess trends and patterns affecting health. It involves developing and implementing population-based and evidence-based strategies to improve health and participating in policy-making activities influencing health services and practices. The position also engages in peer review and self-assessment to evaluate service outcomes at individual, community, and population levels.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant and two (2) years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication and collaboration with patients/clients/residents and families regarding health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care, and prognosis.
• Ability to collaborate, consult, and refer patients/clients/residents to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.
• Critical assessment and evaluation of health research literature to determine best practices and incorporate evidence-based research into practice.
• Assessment and recognition of population health trends and the ability to plan and implement strategies for prevention and health promotion.
• Implementation and evaluation of planned changes.
• Supervision and evaluation of care delivered by others.
• Leadership within a team and effective teamwork skills.
• Self-direction and adaptability in complex, dynamic situations.
• Knowledge transfer, teaching, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Recognition and appropriate response to legal and ethical issues in patient care.
• Self-assessment skills, responsibility, and accountability for professional development and seeking educational or consultative assistance when needed.
• Physical ability to perform duties effectively.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD2111.pdf.