Nurse Practitioner (174874) - Fast Hire

We are looking to hire a confident Nurse Practitioner (174874) to join our all-star team at Island Health in South Island.
Growing your career as a Full Time Nurse Practitioner (174874) is a great opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, project management and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Nurse Practitioner (174874) at Island Health today!

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.

Start Date 

March 13, 2023

Additional Information

Travel between multiple sites may be required.

The W̱SÁNEĆ Primary Care Clinic has been in development over the last number of years in an effort to bring increased primary care access to the 4 W̱SÁNEĆ Nations - Tsartlip, Tseycum, Pauquachin, and Tsawout. The W̱SÁNEĆ Primary Care Clinic will be offering a variety of primary care services including health promotion, disease prevention and treatment, and basic procedures. This Nurse Practitioner position will work out of both the WSANEC community clinic located in Tseycum First Nation and the Tsartlip Health Centre and provide primary care to all WSANEC Nation members and their families.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2111.pdf

Benefits of working as a Nurse Practitioner (174874) in South Island:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package