Nurse Practitioner

Island Health; Port McNeill; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health in Port McNeill, BC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive primary care within an interprofessional team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage patient health with autonomous responsibility for care plans.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and health professionals to improve outcomes, lead care improvements, and ensure patient safety in a multi-site setting. You will participate in policy development and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant.
• Two years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to work autonomously within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide comprehensive health assessments and diagnoses.
• Initiate treatment plans, health management, and prescribe medications per standards.
• Provide professional guidance to other health professionals and collaborate with physicians.
• Identify health trends and implement population-based prevention and health promotion strategies.
• Participate in quality improvement, policy development, and peer review.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Population health

Change management

Supervision

Leadership

Adaptability

Mentoring

Ethics

Professional development

Physical ability

Education

NP registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Two years of clinical nursing experience

Job description

A'ekaḵila'as Port McNeill Primary Care Centre (PMPCC) - Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$76.61 - $84.27

Paid FTE

0.80

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

57.2

Planned Start Date

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.