JOB PURPOSE

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary health care services, illness/injury prevention, chronic disease management and community development services, using a population health approach in an interdisciplinary team of providers. In keeping with the Horizon Health Network strategic plan, the provincial CHC framework, and the Community Health Program standards, the service model is based on the principles of primary health care with a primary goal of supporting communities in meeting their health care needs. The NP is a registered nurse with advanced educational preparation in nursing. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the NP provides direct care to scheduled and unscheduled patients across the lifespan with a variety of health conditions. The NP evaluates patient outcomes, provides consultation to, and consults with other team members. The NP also utilizes research, leadership and educator knowledge and skills to support/provide health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and community development initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Registration with NANB as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current BCLS.
• Comprehensive knowledge in caring for clients across the health continuum and throughout the client's lifespan.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other members of a team toward common goals.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently in the role with recognized decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyze theory and research literature and apply to practice.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Health Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Completes a comprehensive health assessment including, but not limited to, physical, psychological, cultural, spiritual and social needs of the patient/client.
• Orders, obtains, performs and interprets diagnostic and laboratory screening tests in accordance to schedules "A" and "B" of the NANB Rules Respecting Nurse Practitioners.
• Establishes a diagnosis.
• Initiates appropriate treatment plan in cooperation with the patient/client and other team members as indicated.

Health Management of Acute and Chronic Conditions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of current best-practice guidelines for the delivery of care
• Prescribes, adjusts and renews medications in accordance to Schedule "C" of the NANB rules respecting Nurse Practitioners.
• Monitors, evaluates and alters therapies and/or treatments when appropriate.
• Initiates timely referral or collaboration with other team members, as indicated.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention:

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of health promotion services and facilitates primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies for all patients/clients
• Incorporates risk reduction and disease and injury prevention strategies for all patients/clients
• As part of the interdisciplinary team, participates in the development and implementation of community/population health interventions

Professional Role and Responsibilities:

• Maintains the competencies as outlined in the Competency and Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners in Primary Health Care.
• Actively participates as a team member to provide comprehensive care to all patients/clients.
• Exemplifies and promotes excellence in advance practice nursing care.
• Utilizes nursing and other research to support clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice
• Assumes responsibility for self-directed professional development
• Establishes a network of referral sources to accommodate the provision of care to patients/clients. Referral sources are internal and external to the organization.
• Functions as a resource person, preceptor and mentor to Nurse Practitioner students, peers and other health professional
• Participates in the development of the Nurse Practitioner advanced practice.
• Participates in the professional education activities at the clinic.

NOTE: The above are basic and prime responsibilities; related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the Health Authority.

COMPETENCIES

• Professional Responsibility and Accountability
• Health Assessment and Diagnosis
• Therapeutic Management
• Health Promotion and Prevention of Illness and Injury

If a candidate's primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral).

Interested? Apply Today?

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.