Nurse Practitioner, VCH Epilepsy Program

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Job Summary

The Vancouver Coastal Health Epilepsy Program at Vancouver General Hospital functions within four pillars essential to epilepsy diagnosis and care. The four pillars of epilepsy care are the VCHEP Ambulatory Clinic, EEG and other methods of brain monitoring, Seizure Investigation Unit and Neurosurgical capabilities.

The Nurse Practitioner with the VCHEP will work in partnership with a multidisciplinary team including Epileptologists, Nurses, Pharmacists, Neuropsychologists, Technologists, and other to support the complex care needs in a patient-centered model. The NP will work closely with the Epileptologist to support the day-to-day care needs for those admitted the 4 bed seizure investigation special care unit and see patients within the epilepsy clinic.

This along with rich opportunities to support advance practice nursing program development, training and research within the neurology specialty of Epilepsy make this an exciting job opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients and clients including diagnosing diseases, disorders and conditions.
  • Initiate treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, and employer policies and procedures.
  • Provide professional guidance to other health professionals and participates autonomously as a member of the interdisciplinary health teams.
  • Collaborate with clients and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for clients, families and communities.
  • Develop and implement population and evidence-based strategies to improve health and participate in policy-making and quality improvement activities that influence health services and practices.
  • Participate in peer, program and self-review to evaluate the outcome of the services at the client, community and population level.
  • Be responsible for own professional development and maintaining competence in the position, and maintaining privileges as active medical staff as required.

Qualifications

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) plus 4 years of recent, and relevant clinical nursing experience. Successful completion of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) required.

Why Work with Vancouver Coastal Health?

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Benefits

  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

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