Nurse Practitioner

Let us welcome you home.  Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.   Our Vision : For every person to feel at home.   This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.   Role Summary  Reporting to the Director of Care the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for all aspects of care for residents.  This position will work in collaboration with the Clinical Leadership team within our communities, delivering preventive and continuous care towards managing residents' health. The Nurse Practitioner will provide professional treatment autonomously or collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to residents making referrals to specialist physicians and other resources as necessary.  Responsibilities :     Examine patients and take their medical histories and consult with physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients’ physical and mental health as appropriate.  Manage chronic health challenges care plans and preventive health initiatives  Collaborate with the interdisciplinary to develop and implement resident focussed care plans  Provide education to residents and families as needed on health issues  Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health charts (Point Click Care)  Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to professional standards set by BCCNM  Prescribes drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and condition for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies and procedures.  Be able to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.  Be able to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.  Adhere to all privacy and confidentiality regulations as required by law.  Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostic investigations; interprets reports of investigations and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.  Other duties as assigned.  Qualifications and Experience :    Successful completion of a provisional registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).  Successful completion of the Objective Structural Clinical Examination (OSCE).  Minimum five (5) years recent nursing experience, preferable in Residential Care and or Home and Community Care.  Have effective multi-tasking, time management and work prioritization abilities.  Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and maintain cooperation with all levels of personnel.  Must be able to effectively build relationships l with residents and their relatives in a manner that demonstrates tact, empathy and patience.  Computer literacy in electronic health charting Point Click Care  Must have the temperament necessary to maintain a caring manner while demonstrating a therapeutic approach to the delivery of care.  Conditions of Employment Completion of CPR and First Aid Clear Police Information Check Clear Vulnerable Sector Check #IDOP Powered by JazzHR