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Northern Health

Nurse Practitioner

Posted 6 days ago

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Canada

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.

This role of this position is to provide primary care as a member of the Virtual Clinic for Northern Health. This virtual service is for people, with medical concerns, who are physically located in the Northern Health region.

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.

About Northern Health

Northern Health leads the way in promoting health and providing health services for Northern and rural populations. Our vision of building a strong primary health care system for all Northerners will create a dynamic work environment that challenges all of your skills. We are also dedicated to optimizing the expertise of our staff and building relationships with regional educational institutions for training opportunities such as new physicians, nurses, and paramedical professionals. Northern British Columbia features spectacular lifestyle options in all of our family-oriented communities. Whether you want a casual walkabout beginning in your own backyard, sporting opportunities to challenge the best of athletes, or cultural activities in one of our many diverse communities, Northern British Columbia offers something for everyone.

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2025-01-24

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