Nurse Practitioner

Northern Health; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join a primary care team serving the Coast Tsimshian communities. This role involves comprehensive patient assessment, treatment initiation, and collaboration with health professionals to improve community health. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, with unique cultural engagement opportunities in remote communities.

Qualifications

• Completion of BCCNM-approved Master's degree nurse practitioner program.
• Eligibility for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of patients including diagnosis and treatment initiation.
• Collaborate with health professionals to improve community health.
• Participate in peer review and evaluate service outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Critical assessment

Leadership

Self-direction

Education

Master's degree nurse practitioner program

Eligibility for registration with BCCNM

Job description

Position Summary

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 prescribing medications in accordance with statutory and regulatory standards, limits, conditions, and employer policies and procedures. They provide professional guidance to other health professionals and practice autonomously and interdependently within an interdisciplinary health care team, making referrals to specialists as appropriate.

The position involves collaborating with patients/clients/residents and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that impact health at individual and community levels. The Nurse Practitioner develops and implements population-based, evidence-informed strategies to improve health and participates in policy-making activities influencing health services and practices. The role also includes participating in peer review and self-assessment to evaluate service outcomes at various levels.

Position Details

Northern Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join a primary care team serving the Coast Tsimshian communities of Metlakatla, Kitkatla, Hartley Bay, and Lax Kw'Alaams. These communities are accessible only by ferry or air, with transportation challenges that are often unpredictable.

Learn about the unique culture and heritage of the Tsimshian people:

• https://gitxaalanation.com/
• https://www.gitgaatnation.ca/
• https://www.metlakatla.ca/
• https://laxkwalaams.ca/

Compensation

Experience & Salary Target Rate for 2024-2025:

• New Grad: $145,739
• One Year: $153,026
• Two Years: $160,313

Qualifications and Competencies

Education and Experience

• Completion of BCCNM-approved Master's degree nurse practitioner program.
• Eligibility for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and health teams regarding health findings, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
• Ability to collaborate, consult, and refer to physicians and other health professionals as appropriate.
• Critical assessment of health research literature to determine best practices; capacity to introduce education and evidence-based research.
• Assessment of population health trends and planning of 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 ability to work collaboratively.
• Self-direction, adaptability, and effective interaction in complex situations.
• Knowledge transfer, teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Recognition and appropriate response to legal and ethical issues in patient care.
• Self-assessment and accountability for ongoing professional development.