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Job Location | Masset |
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Job Type | Permanent |
Position SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment ofpatients/clients/residents including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions. The NursePractitioner initiates treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions andprescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions,and employer policies and procedures. The Nurse Practitioner provides professional guidance to otherhealth professionals and practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of aninterdisciplinary 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 andassess 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 inpolicy-making activities that influence health services and practices. The position participates in peerreview and self review to evaluate the outcome of services at the patient/client/resident, community andpopulation level.QualficationsQUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIESEducation and Experience- Completion of BCCNM approved Master #39;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 healthfindings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis.- Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients/clients/residents to physicians and otherhealth professionals when appropriate.- Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; ability tointroduce education and evidence based research.- Ability to assess and recognize population health trends; ability to plan and implement strategies forpopulation 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, dynamicsituations.- Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.- Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise inpatient/resident/client care.- Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professionaldevelopment, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.