Nurse Practitioner

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Canada; On-site; CAD 105,537 - 116,090; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in British Columbia seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner for a full-time position in the Southern Gulf Islands community. This role includes comprehensive patient assessments, initiating treatment, and working with an interdisciplinary team to enhance health services. The ideal candidate will have registration with the BC College of Nurses and two years of relevant nursing experience. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a beautiful community.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of patients including diagnosing conditions.
• Initiate treatment and prescribe medications as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Develop population-based health improvement strategies.
• Participate in peer review and outcome evaluation.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Critical assessment

Population health assessment

Leadership

Education and mentorship

Adaptability

Legal and ethical awareness

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant

Two years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience

Job description

Mayne Island Health Unit (MIHU) - Mayne Island, BC V0N 2J0 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600 or 0830-1630

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$76.61 - $84.27

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Mar. 17 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

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, policy and guidelines. 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 physicians and others as appropriate.

This position collaborates with patients/clients/residents and other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and asses trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients/residents, families and communities; develops and implement 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis.
• Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients/clients/residents to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices ability to introduce education and evidence based research.
• Ability to assess and recognize population health trends ability to plan and implement strategies for population based prevention and health promotion.
• Ability to implement and evaluate planned change.
• Ability to supervise other and evaluate the care they deliver.
• Ability to lead a team and work within a team.
• Ability to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.
• Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient/client/resident care.
• Ability to self-assess performance an assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.
• Physical ability carry out the duties of the position.

This exciting Full-Time Nurse Practitioner position is available at Southern Gulf Islands Primary Care, with the primary working site located on Mayne Island. Join our team and make a difference in the beautiful Southern Gulf Islands community!The BCCNM has removed the OSCE requirement as of May 6, 2025.If you would like more information or have questions, please contact Recruiter, Mia Tapp at [e-mail].