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.

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work alongside a primary care team providing service in the Coast Tsimshian

communities of Metlakatla, Kitkatla, Hartley Bay, and Lax Kw'Alaams. This service is highly valued as the communities are only accessible

by ferry or air, and transportation can be challenging and unpredictable.

Take a minute and learn about the unique culture and heritage of the Tsimshian people :

http : / / www.aboriginalhistory.ca / sections / Nations / WestCoast / Tsimshian / Tsimshian.html

https : / / www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca / en / article / tsimshian

Qualfications

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education and Experience

BCCNM).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis.

health professionals when appropriate.

introduce education and evidence based research.

population based prevention and health promotion.

situations.

patient / resident / client care.

development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.