Nurse Practitioner,Emergency - BC Children’s Hospital Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Nursing

Nurse Practitioner, Emergency

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, BC

Nurse Practitioners collaborate with clients and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for clients, families and communities; develop and implement population and evidence based strategies to improve health and participate in policy-making activities that influence health services and practices. As professionals, they participate in peer review and self review to evaluate the outcome of their services at the client, community and population level.

They are responsible for their professional development and maintaining competence and registration as a nurse practitioner.

What you’ll do

Diagnose and treat previously undiagnosed clients for undifferentiated diseases, illnesses and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice; order appropriate screening diagnostic investigations; interpret reports of investigations and analyze information to monitor progress and plan treatment. As part of the multidisciplinary team, develop and implement treatment plans. Write orders for treatment and medications; make patient rounds as appropriate and monitor ongoing care;

provide first line care in emergencies.

Establish priorities for management of health conditions; provide follow-up treatment; communicate with clients and families about health findings, diagnoses and prognoses; support and counsel clients in their personal responses to diseases, disorders and conditions.

Collaborate and/or consults with physicians or other health care and social service providers as appropriate to assess and diagnose client status. Accept referrals from, or makes referrals to, physicians and other health professionals.

Prescribe drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies and procedures. Apply knowledge of pharmacology and evidence based practice in selecting, prescribing, administering and monitoring the effects of drugs to treat diseases disorders, conditions or injuries.

Participate in research contributing to improved patient care and advances in nursing, health policy development and population health. Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources about determinants of health; maintain population health focus by participating in and implementing evidence based screening and health promotion for populations at risk and implements population based harm reduction strategies.

Participate in interdisciplinary staff, including NP & nursing, education and professional development through case presentations, mentoring, role modeling and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, the clinical setting and the community; foster effective health care partnerships.

Develop, implements and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing and interdisciplinary practice, and identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient care.

Assign work to other nursing and health care personnel; hire staff, provide supervision and evaluate staff performance if required.

Perform other duties as required.

What you bring

Qualifications

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Minimum of (4) years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Ability to perform the full scope of Nurse Practitioner duties and responsibilities.

Able to define and articulate the specific areas of practice and client population for whom the NP is competent to provide health care services.

Able to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.

Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care and prognosis.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with nurses and other health professionals and disciplines using a variety of communication strategies.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team and work within a team.

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Nurse Practitioner, Emergency - BC Children’s Hospital