Nurse Practitioner (np)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Nurse Practitioner responsible for comprehensive patient assessments and diagnoses. The role involves initiating treatment, collaborating with health professionals, and implementing health strategies. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a nurse practitioner program and be eligible for registration with BCCNM. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of BCCNM approved Master's degree level nurse practitioner program.
• Eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of patients, diagnosing diseases and disorders.
• Initiate treatment, including health care management and prescribing medications.
• Collaborate with health professionals and implement evidence-based strategies.

Skills

Communication and collaboration skills

Critical assessment of health research

Population health trend assessment

Ability to lead and supervise teams

Ability to mentor and coach others

Education

Master's degree level nurse practitioner program

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

Experience 2024-2025 Salary Target Rate
New Grad $145,739
One Year $153,026
Two Years $160,313

Qualfications
Education and Experience
-Completion of BCCNM approved Master's 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.