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In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
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, policy and guidelines. 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 physicians and others as appropriate.
This position collaborates with patients/clients/residents and other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and asses trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients/residents, families and communities; develops and implement 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.
Health Point Care Centre is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work with our senior population to cover a longitudinal practice panel.
This is an opportunity for a Island Health employed NP to be a part of team-based care which includes FPs, 4 NPs, 3 RNs, MOAs and an Office Coordinator. The NP would be responsible for providing in-clinic and virtual visits to older adults (55 years +) in the Victoria area. Health Point Care Centre is an Island Health owned and operated primary care site with access to an on-site PCN Clinical Pharmacist, in addition to other PCN clinicians on a referral basis.
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