Nurse Practitioner

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment of patients, diagnosing conditions, and initiating treatment plans. You will collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to implement evidence-based strategies that enhance patient care and health outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to work autonomously while also contributing to a collaborative environment focused on quality and safety. If you are passionate about improving health services and making a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Erforderlich ist die Registrierung als praktizierender NP und klinische Erfahrung.
• Fähigkeit zur Kommunikation und Zusammenarbeit mit Patienten und Fachleuten.

Responsibilities

• Umfassende Beurteilung von Patienten und Initiierung von Behandlungen.
• Zusammenarbeit mit dem interdisziplinären Team zur Verbesserung der Gesundheitsstrategien.

Skills

Kommunikation mit Patienten

Kollaboration mit Gesundheitsfachleuten

Kritische Bewertung von Gesundheitsforschung

Bevölkerungsbezogene Gesundheitsstrategien

Teamführung

Mentoring und Coaching

Selbstbewertung der Leistung

Education

Registrierung bei BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Zwei Jahre klinische Erfahrung

Job description

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 assess trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients/residents, families, and communities; develops and implements 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; 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.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2111.pdf