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    Nurse Practitioner - Chetwynd, BC, Canada - Northern Health

    Northern Health
    Northern Health Chetwynd, BC, Canada

    1 week ago

    Northern Health background
    Description
    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
    review and self review to evaluate the outcome of services at the patient/client/resident, community and
    population level. Qualfications
    Education and Experience

    • Completion of BCCNM approved Master'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 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 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 selfdirect, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic
    situations.

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

    • Ability to selfassess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional
    development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr