Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $76.34/Hr. - CAD $83.98/Hr.

Job Summary

Join the Cardiac NP Community of Practice at VGH. The Cardiac Sciences Program at Vancouver Acute is recruiting qualified and interested NPs who are keen to be a part of a highly motivated interdisciplinary team and an evolving community of practice. We have opportunities available in the combined areas of Women's Heart Health, Heart Function, Cardiac Oncology, Atrial Fibrillation. In the Cardiac Ambulatory areas the Nurse Practitioners have established a collaborative network to build expertise across multiple specialties, share knowledge, contribute to quality and research initiatives, and support one another in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Through ongoing mentorship, shared learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration, this Community of Practice fosters professional growth, enhance clinical practice, and contributes to improved patient outcomes and operational excellence. Come and join our dynamic team.

As a Nurse Practitioner with VCH you will:

• 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.
• Report to an Operational Director, Professional Practice and has key accountabilities for quality assurance and patient safety within the Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners.

Qualifications

All applicants are encouraged to review the below qualifications prior to applying for this job posting.

Education & Experience

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner in the field an asset, but open to all motivated applicants

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to perform the full scope of NP duties and responsibilities.
• Applies for and maintains core and non-core privileges, as required by the program, as active medical staff within the VCH Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners and cross-appointments as described in the VCH Medical Staff Rules and Medical Bylaws.
• Ability to apply knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral sciences, pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, and evidence-based practice to clinical diagnosis and patient management.
• Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care and prognosis.
• Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer clients and patients to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; ability to introduce education and evidence-based research.
• Ability to assess and recognize population health trends; ability to plan and implement strategies for population based prevention and health promotion.
• Ability to implement and evaluate planned change.
• Ability to define the specific areas of practice and client population for whom the position is competent to provide health care services.
• Ability to apply lead leadership skills within a program and team setting.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.