Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Acute

Northern Health - BC; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 145,739 - 160,313; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider seeks a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the Emergency Department at the Lakes District Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for patient assessments, treatment plans, and collaboration within a healthcare team. This full-time role offers competitive salaries based on experience, highlighting the organizational commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner with capabilities in comprehensive assessments and treatment planning.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare management protocols within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and diagnose health conditions.
• Develop treatment plans including therapy and medication prescriptions.
• Collaborate with health professionals on population health strategies.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Medication Prescription

Collaboration

Job description

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The Nurse Practitioner will work in the Emergency Department of the Lakes District Hospital and Health Care Centre. This position involves working alongside the clinical team in a collaborative environment.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions. They initiate treatment plans, including healthcare management, therapeutic interventions, and medication prescriptions, in accordance with statutory and regulatory standards, employer policies, and procedures. They provide guidance to other health professionals and practice autonomously within an interdisciplinary team, making referrals to specialists as needed.

The role involves collaborating with patients and other health professionals to identify health trends, develop population health strategies, and participate in policy-making activities. The Nurse Practitioner also engages in peer review and self-evaluation to assess service outcomes at individual, community, and population levels.

Compensation (2024-2025 Salary Target Rate):

• New Grad: $145,739
• One Year of Experience: $153,026
• Two Years of Experience: $160,313

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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Location: Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada. The job was posted 5 days ago.