Nurse Practitioner (1.0 FTE)

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.

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work alongside a primary care team providing service in the Coast Tsimshian
communities of Metlakatla, Kitkatla, Hartley Bay, and Lax Kw’Alaams. This service is highly valued as the communities are only accessible
by ferry or air, and transportation can be challenging and unpredictable.

Take a minute and learn about the unique culture and heritage of the Tsimshian people:
http://www.aboriginalhistory.ca/sections/Nations/WestCoast/Tsimshian/Tsimshian.html
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/tsimshian

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
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 self-direct, 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 self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional
development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.