Nurse Practitioner, Bella Coola
$158,787,200–$174,678,400 year
On-siteBella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
Bella Coola, British Columbia, CanadaOn-siteFull Time$158,787,200–$174,678,400 yearLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose conditions, and initiate treatment including therapeutic interventions and medication prescribing in accordance with statutory standards. Provide professional guidance to health professionals while collaborating with clients and teams to identify community health trends. Develop evidence-based strategies to improve population health and participate in peer reviews to evaluate service outcomes. Maintain professional development and active medical staff privileges within the interdisciplinary Bella Coola team.
Required Qualifications
- Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- 4 years of recent, and relevant clinical nursing experience
- Successful completion of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- Ability to perform the full scope of NP duties and responsibilities
- Ability to apply knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral sciences, pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, and evidence-based practice to clinical diagnosis and patient management
- Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care and prognosis
- Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer clients and patients 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 implement and evaluate planned change
- Ability to define the specific areas of practice and client population for whom the position is competent to provide health care services
- Ability to apply lead leadership skills within a program and team setting
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to apply and maintain core and non-core privileges as active medical staff within the VCH Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners and cross-appointments as described in the VCH Medical Staff Rules and Medical Bylaws
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner in the field
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