Nurse Practitioner (np)

Northern Health; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Fort St. James seeks a Nurse Practitioner to conduct patient assessments, diagnose health conditions, and collaborate with health care teams to enhance patient care. Candidates should have a Master's degree in nursing and be eligible for registration with BCCNM. Competitive compensation for new graduates starts at CAD 145,739.

Qualifications

• Completion of BCCNM approved Masters degree level nurse practitioner program.
• Eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with BCCNM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and diagnose conditions.
• Initiate treatment and prescribe medications according to regulations.
• Collaborate with health professionals to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in policy-making activities affecting health services.

Skills

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Critical assessment of health research

Population health trend analysis

Leadership

Education

Masters degree level nurse practitioner program

Eligible for registration with BCCNM

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Compensation

New Grad 145,739
One Year 153,026
Two Years 160,313

Qualfications

Education and Experience

• Completion of BCCNM approved Masters 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.