Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Island Health – Vancouver Island Health Authority

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient and staff safety is a priority. The Nurse Practitioner contributes to continuous quality and safety improvement throughout all aspects of the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents, including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions.
• Initiate treatment plans, manage health care, administer therapeutic interventions, and prescribe medications within statutory and regulatory limits.
• Provide professional guidance to other health professionals; practice autonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary team, making referrals to physicians as appropriate.
• Collaborate with patients and the interdisciplinary team to identify and assess trends with implications for patients, families, and communities.
• Develop and implement population‑based, evidence‑based strategies to improve health and participate in policy‑making activities that influence health services.
• Participate in peer review and self‑review to evaluate outcomes at the individual, community, and population levels.

Qualifications

• Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant.
• Two (2) years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Consultation and formal referral of patients to appropriate professionals.
• Critical appraisal of health research literature to determine best practices.
• Recognition of population health trends and planning of prevention and health promotion strategies.
• Implementation and evaluation of planned changes.
• Supervision and assessment of care delivered by others.
• Leadership and teamwork proficiency.
• Adaptability and effective interaction in complex, dynamic situations.
• Teaching, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
• Identification and response to legal and ethical issues in patient care.
• Self‑assessment and accountability for professional development.
• Physical ability to carry out job duties.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2111.pdf