Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Medicine Unit for Older Adults

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Acute Care Medicine Unit for Older Adults. This role involves diagnosing and treating patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and providing mentorship to junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a focus on improving the lives of older adults in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Dedicated time for non-clinical work

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner in BC.
• Completion of OSCE or awaiting results.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Course, Level C completed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats undiagnosed patients within NP scope.
• Monitors ongoing care and develops treatment plans.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to determine resources.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals

Completion of the Basic Cardiac Life Support Course, Level C

Job description

About Providence Health Care & the Acute Care Medicine Unit for Older Adults :

Driven by compassion and social justice, we are at the forefront of exceptional care and innovation. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, many of us feel very close to our “why.” We choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

The Acute Care Medicine Unit for Older Adults is an expanded service of Geriatric Medicine on 9C / D. The care model meets the growing needs of care for the older adult population with acute illnesses.

Why join the team?

You will play a vital role as part of a multidisciplinary team that assists older adults with their acute health care needs, including providing care to those who have experienced significant functional decline in a short time frame, or who are experiencing multiple complex medical and / or psychiatric problems. In some situations, they may require rehabilitation / reactivation to return home.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will provide professional guidance to other healthcare professionals, working autonomously and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Your role will involve making referrals to specialist physicians and other resources as necessary. You will collaborate with patients, families, residents, and healthcare professionals to identify trends and patterns that impact the community's health and participate in evidence-based strategies to improve healthcare services. Your involvement in policy-making activities will also influence healthcare practices.

What we offer :

• Competitive Salary : Salary Range is $113,195 - $162,718, depending on NP experience
• Competitive Benefits : A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.
• Dedicated time for non-clinical work : Protected time from your FTE for indirect patient care, non-clinical duties, and fulfilling NP domains of practice and PHC medical staff responsibilities
• Meaningful impact : Your dedication and expertise will directly improve the lives of older adult patients, their families, and support their care at PHC and into their community.
• Dynamic interdisciplinary environment : Collaborate with medical staff colleagues and diverse healthcare professionals who share the same passion and commitment to excellence.
• Growth opportunities : We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.

Qualifications / Skills and Education

About you :

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
• Successful completion or awaiting results of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
• Completion of the Basic Cardiac Life Support Course, Level C.

Providence Health Care is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients / clients / residents for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice; writes orders for treatment and medications; provides first line care in emergencies and continuous care.

Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostic investigations; interprets reports of investigations and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.

Establishes priorities for management of health, diseases, disorders, and conditions; provides follow-up treatment; communicates with patients / clients / residents and families about health findings, diagnoses and priorities, outcomes, and prognoses; supports and counsels patients / clients / residents in their responses to diseases, disorders, and conditions.

Collaborates and consults with medical staff colleagues: MDs and NPs, the healthcare team, and social service providers to determine the appropriate resources necessary for patient status. Develops and implements treatment plans. May admit and discharge patients / clients / residents to facilities according to medical staff bylaws.

Prescribes drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable PHC medical staff rules / credentialing / privileging.

Provides mentorship and informal education related to patient care to registered nurses—specifically junior RNs, LPNs.

Participates in research and quality improvement initiatives contributing to patient care, access, flow, organizational quality, and medical staff quality.

Maintains a population health focus by implementing screening and health promotion activities for at-risk populations, patients, and families.

Participates in the education of nurse practitioner students and other healthcare professionals through preceptorship, role modeling, and knowledge exchange in clinical, classroom, and community environments to foster healthcare partnerships.

Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to medical staff quality, organizational development, advanced practice nursing, nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.

Completes Encounter Records for evaluating Nurse Practitioner implementation as required by the Ministry of Health.

As per current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care / Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required.