Nurse Practitioner

  • Victoria
  • Island Health
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant; successful completion of the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) and two (2) years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.Skills And AbilitiesAbility 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 other 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/client/resident care.Ability to self-assess performance an assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.Physical ability carry out the duties of the position.