Nurse Practitioner (Full Time) (Northern Health)

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 self review to evaluate the outcome of

services at the patient/client/resident, community and

ation level.

Qualfications

Education and Experience

• Eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
• Completion of BCCNM approved Master's degree level nurse practitioner program.

(BCCNM).

Knowledge, 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 supervise others and evaluate the care they deliver.
• Ability to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic
• Ability to implement and evaluate planned change.
• Ability to lead a team and work within a team.

situations.

• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in
• Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.

patient/resident/client care.

• Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional

development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.

Value