Nurse Practitioner - Lead in Patient Care & Population Health

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose and treat patients. The successful candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and participate in health policy-making. A valid NP registration and relevant clinical experience are required for this position, which emphasizes patient care and health improvement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, diagnosing diseases and conditions.
• Initiate treatment including health care management and therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve health.
• Participate in policy-making activities that influence health services.
• Engage in peer review and self-review to evaluate service outcomes.

Skills

Communication and collaboration

Critical assessment of health research

Population health trend recognition

Implementation of change

Team leadership

Knowledge transfer and mentoring

Legal and ethical issue recognition

Self-assessment and accountability

Physical capability for duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant

Two years of recent clinical nursing experience

Job description

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose and treat patients. The successful candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and participate in health policy-making. A valid NP registration and relevant clinical experience are required for this position, which emphasizes patient care and health improvement strategies.