Nurse Practitioner (np) - Pediatric

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 149,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose conditions, and initiate treatment within a collaborative care team in British Columbia. The role requires autonomous practice and coordinated referrals to specialists as needed.

The successful candidate will hold a BC NP registration eligibility and a Master’s degree, and will engage in population-health initiatives while contributing to ongoing professional development and evidence-based

Qualifications

• Completion of BCCNM approved Master's degree level nurse practitioner program.
• Eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients, families and health professionals.
• Ability to refer to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.
• Ability to critically assess health research literature and apply evidence.
• Ability to assess population health trends and plan prevention.
• Ability to supervise others and lead a team.
• Ability to self-direct and adapt in complex settings.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and mentor others.
• Ability to address legal and ethical issues in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessment of patients and diagnose conditions.
• Initiate treatment, management and prescriptions per standards and policies.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and refer to specialists as needed.
• Identify health trends and implement population-based strategies.
• Participate in peer review and evaluate care outcomes at multiple levels.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient communication

Population health

Leadership

Referral coordination

Self-directed learning

Ethical awareness

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

BC NP registration eligibility

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.

Experience 2024-2025 Salary Target Rate

• New Graduate NP - $149,382
• 1 Year Experience - $156,851
• 2 Years Experience - $164,320

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.