Nurse Practitioner - (211096)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner responsible for comprehensive patient assessments and initiating treatment protocols. The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and community health initiatives while ensuring high professional standards. Candidates should hold registration with the BC College of Nurses and have relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Completion of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnosis of patients.
• Initiate treatments and manage healthcare according to regulations.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to improve patient health outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Critical assessment

Population health assessment

Leadership within a team

Knowledge transfer

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of the OSCE

Two years of relevant clinical experience

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 shared responsibility. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for comprehensive assessments of patients/clients/residents, including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions. The Nurse Practitioner initiates treatment, including healthcare management, therapeutic interventions, and prescribing medications, in accordance with statutory and regulatory standards, limits, conditions, policies, and guidelines. They provide professional guidance to other health professionals and practice autonomously and interdependently within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, making referrals to physicians and others as appropriate.

This position collaborates with patients/clients/residents and other team members to identify and assess trends and patterns affecting health. It involves developing and implementing population and evidence-based strategies to improve health and participating in policy-making activities influencing health services and practices. The role includes peer review and self-assessment to evaluate service outcomes at patient, community, and population levels.

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).
• Two (2) years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication and collaboration with patients/clients/residents and families regarding health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care, and prognosis.
• Ability to collaborate, consult, and refer patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.
• Critical assessment and evaluation of health research literature to determine best practices and introduce evidence-based education.
• Assessment of population health trends and development 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 effective teamwork.
• Self-direction, adaptability, and effective interaction with professionals 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 responsibility for professional development.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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