Nurse Practitioner - (213869)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their dynamic team. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement, where you will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosing conditions, and initiating treatments. As a key member of an interdisciplinary team, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance health outcomes and participate in policy-making activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead in patient care, implement evidence-based strategies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare services. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years of recent clinical nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnose patients.
• Develop and implement health strategies based on evidence.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Critical evaluation of health research

Assessment of population health trends

Leadership and teamwork

Knowledge transfer and mentoring

Self-direction and adaptability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of OSCE

Two years of clinical nursing 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. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Role and Responsibilities

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, manages healthcare, performs therapeutic interventions, and prescribes 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 involves collaborating with patients/clients/residents and other team members to identify and assess trends affecting health outcomes. The Nurse Practitioner develops and implements population and evidence-based 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 individual, 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); and 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/clients/residents to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.
• Critical evaluation of health research literature to determine best practices and introduce evidence-based education.
• 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 and teamwork skills.
• Self-direction, adaptability, and effective interaction with professionals in complex situations.
• Knowledge transfer, teaching, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Recognition and appropriate response to legal and ethical issues in patient care.
• Self-assessment and accountability for professional development, including seeking educational or consultative assistance when needed.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

For more details, refer to the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD2111.pdf