Miramichi Registered Nurse Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Miramichi, Canada Horizon Health Network Full time

JOB PURPOSE

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive and accessible primary health care services, illness/injury prevention, chronic disease management and community development services, using a population health approach within an interdisciplinary team of health providers. The service model is based on the principles of primary health care with the primary goal of supporting communities in meeting their health care needs.

The NP provides direct primary care in Community Health Centre (CHC), Health Centre and collaborative practice settings, as well as outreach sites and may participate in the development and implementation of programs and services for individuals, families and the community. While working collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team, the NP will provide services in a variety of settings including clinic, mobile health unit, shelters, and community partner sites.

At the Miramichi Hub clinic, the NP will provide direct care to:

  • scheduled and unscheduled patients through an 811-referral process for Miramichi Area
  • patients triaged as CTAS Level 4 & 5 and diverted from Emergency department at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, and
  • vulnerable populations, which include those experiencing homelessness, substance use and/or mental health issues, and in need of episodic primary healthcare

The NP evaluates patient outcomes, provides consultation to and consults with other team members. They will be providing emergency/crises intervention/stabilization services and building relationships with critical stakeholders in government and the community. The NP is accountable for the established benchmarks within the NP accountability guidelines and professional practices standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing and successful completion of a postgraduate Nurse Practitioner program in Primary Health Care at the Masters level
  • 5 years of nursing experience including recent experience working as a NP in a CHC or Health Centre or Collaborative practice within the last 2 years
  • Registration with NANB as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Current BCLS certification.
  • 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 and ability to adapt to change in a fast paced environment.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate ability to integrate determinants of health and harm reduction approaches into care delivery
  • Demonstrated ability to provide a non-judgmental recovery-based approach with identified population at risk.
  • Good work and attendance record.
  • Physically able to perform assigned duties.
  • Ability to travel throughout the region as required.
  • Ability to attend work on a regular basis.

**A Resume (C.V.) is required as part of the application**

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Health Assessment and Diagnosis:

  • Completes a comprehensive health assessment.
  • Orders, obtains, performs and interprets diagnostic and laboratory screening tests in accordance to schedules "A" and "B" of the NANB Nurse Practitioner Schedules for Ordering.
  • Establishes a diagnosis.
  • Initiates appropriate treatment plan in collaboration with the patient/client 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 to Schedule
    • "C" of the NANB Nurse Practitioner Schedules for Ordering.
  • Monitors, evaluates and alters therapies and/or treatments as appropriate.
  • Patients are co-managed with primary care physician
  • 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 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 as required.

Professional Responsibility and Accountability:

  • Maintains the competencies as outlined in the NANB Standards of Practice for Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners.
  • Are accountable and measured against standardized provincial benchmarks and regional health authority accountability guidelines for NP's in CHC, Health Centre and collaborative practice settings.
  • 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.
  • 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 professionals.
  • Assumes responsibility for self-directed professional development and participates in professional education activities at the clinic setting.

COMPETENCIES

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Planning and Prioritizing Work
  • Teaching/Mentoring
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Nurse Practitioner Competencies as outlined by the NANB

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.

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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