Nurse Practitioner

Health Match BC; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to conduct comprehensive patient assessments and manage healthcare interventions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with other health professionals to improve health services and lead teams effectively in a dynamic environment. A Master's degree and BCCNM registration are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of BCCNM approved Master’s degree level nurse practitioner program.
• Eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients.
• Implement treatment and manage healthcare interventions.
• Collaborate with health professionals to develop strategies.
• Evaluate outcomes of services at various levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Critical assessment

Leadership

Ethical judgement

Education

Master’s degree level nurse practitioner program

Eligible for registration with BCCNM

Job description

Role and Facility Information

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, and employer policies and procedures. 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 specialist physicians and others as appropriate.

The position collaborates with patients / clients / residents and other health professionals 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.

Education and Experience

• Completion of BCCNM approved Master’s degree level nurse practitioner program.
• Eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge, 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 others 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 / resident / client care.
• Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.