Nurse Practitioner

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their team. This role involves communicating effectively with patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the best care outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical nursing, with the ability to assess health trends and implement effective health promotion strategies. In this dynamic environment, you will lead a team, mentor others, and contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and possess the skills to thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NP registration and OSCE completion required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with patients regarding health findings.
• Supervise and evaluate care delivered by others.
• Lead a team and implement health promotion strategies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Critical Assessment

Population Health Assessment

Change Implementation

Supervision Skills

Team Leadership

Self-Direction

Teaching and Mentoring

Legal and Ethical Awareness

Physical Ability

Education

Registered Nurse License

Completion of OSCE

2+ years clinical nursing experience

Job description

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant; successful completion of the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) and two (2) years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Skills And Abilities

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