Role and Facility Information
Island Health is hiring a part-time Nurse Practitioner. This role is a two week in two week out shared practice. Based in Gold River, and providing coverage to the communities of Tahsis and Tsxana.
he 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.
What we offer:
- up to $2,000 quarterly retention bonus (up to $8,000 annually)
- relocation assistance up to $5,000
- competitive wages (hourly starting salary is $59.79 - $85.95)
- up to 20 days of paid vacation after your first year with additional time accrued based on years of service
- temporary accommodations (up to three months) may be available
- employer-paid benefits and Municipal Pension Plan
Qualifications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant.
Successful completion of the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination).
Two years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.
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