Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner, Port Alberni, BC

 

The Opportunity

 

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for:

 

  • The comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents including diagnosing diseases, disorders and conditions.
  • Initiating treatment including health care management, therapeutic intervention and prescribe medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, policy and guidelines.
  • Providing professional guidance to other health professionals and practice autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary health care team, making referrals to physicians and others as appropriate.

 

Qualifications

 

  • Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant; successful completion of the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) and two years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

 

About Island Health

 

Excellent Benefits Package - All regular and temporary positions are eligible for an employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, government-backed Defined Benefits Pension Plan, long-term disability and extensive extended health plan, plus paid time off.

 

Port Alberni

 

Port Alberni is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, situated on the waterfront in the scenic Alberni Valley. Surrounded by amazing rain forests with easy access to an abundance of outdoor activities, Port Alberni is an affordable city with full amenities.

 

Relocation assistance can be offered to the successful applicant with hiring manager approval.

 

Req #: 174610