Registered Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
JOB PURPOSE
The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting, facilitating, and exemplifying the provision of high-quality care as a Primary Health Care NP within their legislated scope of practice as outlined in the provincial Nurses Act, NANB Entry-Level Competencies Nurse Practitioners, the NANB Standards for the Practice of Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Active registration as a nurse practitioner with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical practice experience as a NP within the last 5 years.
- Ability to work independently and in teams; to lead and drive change.
- Demonstrated understanding of privacy and confidentiality, evidence-based nursing practice and mentoring cultures.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains an awareness of current trends, issues, and concepts within provincial and national health care, and the NP profession.
- Contributes to process change involving NP practice, for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness of health services.
- Participates in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based protocols/guidelines/standards of care for geriatric patient populations, in collaboration with team members.
- Acts as a consultant to the registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and personal care attendants (resident attendents) as it relates to diagnosing, ordering of tests, and prescribing medications as outlined by the NANB.
Health Assessment and Diagnosis
- Completes a comprehensive health assessment
- Orders, obtains, performs and interprets diagnostic and laboratory screening tests in accordance with the NANB Standards for PHC NPs and within legislation.
- Establishes a diagnosis.
- Initiates appropriate treatment plan in collaboration with the patient/client/family or substitute decision maker and other team members as indicated.
Therapeutic 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 with legislation, NANB and employer policy.
- Monitors, evaluates, and alters therapies and/or treatments as appropriate.
- Initiates timely referral or collaboration with other team members, as indicated.
Health Promotion and Prevention of Illness and Injury
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of health promotion services and facilitates primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies.
- Incorporates risk reduction and disease and injury prevention strategies.
- As part of the interdisciplinary team, participates in the development and implementation of community/population health interventions as required.
Professional Responsibility and Accountability:
- Maintains the competencies as outlined in the NANB Standards of Practice for Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners.
- Actively participates as a team member to provide comprehensive care to all residents.
- Exemplifies and promotes excellence in advance practice nursing care.
- Utilizes nursing and other research to support clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
- Establishes a network of referral sources to accommodate the provision of care to residents. Referral sources are internal and external to the organization.
- Functions as a resource, preceptor and mentor to Nurse Practitioner students and other health professionals.
- Assumes responsibility for self-directed professional development and participates in professional education activities.
- Participates in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based protocols/guidelines/standards of care in collaboration with team members.
- Participates in regular Drug Reviews, Professional Advisory Meetings, Ethics Meetings and Multidisciplinary Care Conferences, or other committees as required.
COMPETENCIES
- Communication
- Leadership
- Planning and Prioritizing Work
- Teaching/Mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Nurse Practitioner Competencies as outlined by the NANB
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.
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