Job 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, policy and guidelines.
•    Provides professional guidance to other health professionals and practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary health care team, making referrals to physicians and others as appropriate.
•    Collaborates with patients/clients/residents and other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and asses trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients/residents, families and communities.
•    Develops and implement population and evidence based strategies to improve health and participates in policy-making activities that influence health services and practices.
•    Participates in peer review and self review to evaluate the outcome of services at the patient/client/resident, community and population level.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
•    Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) and
•    Two (2) years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Demonstrated 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 other 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/ client/ resident care.
•    Ability to self-assess performance an assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.
•    Physical ability carry out the duties of the position.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Reference Number 25027/VI
 
Application Form (PDF)
Current Closing Date Open Until Filled
Start Date November 2, 2009 approximately
Anticipated End of Temporary/Term Position Pending return of incumbent

Last Change to Posting 9/30/2009

Current Closing Date Open Until Filled
Status Temporary Full Time
Hours Bi-Weekly 75.00 hours
Department/Area
Mental Health and Addiction Services (PDF)
City Port Hardy (PDF)
Shift/Hours of Work
08:30 - 16:30 hours, Monday to Friday with weekends and statutory holidays off
Classification NGR9 - Non Union
Salary Range
Attractive remuneration package, considering skills and experience, will be negotiated with the successful candidate.