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nurse practitioner - primary health care
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Nurse Practitioner - PC4
Posted on September 29, 2024 by Employer details NB Health Link
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NB Health Link leverages technological solutions and innovative clinical delivery models to provide access to primary care services either virtually or in person based on the unique needs of the patients.The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a generalist who offers quality and relevant care across the health continuum and throughout the patient's lifespan, including health promotion, disease and injury, prevention, curative, supportive, rehabilitative, and palliative care within an interdisciplinary team of health providers.The service model is based on the principles of primary health care with the goal of supporting communities in meeting their health care needs.As a key member of the NB Health Link team, the NP is responsible and accountable for their practice and professional conduct while working in collaboration with physicians to ensure quality and relevant care.As an EM/ANB employee, the NPs are accountable to our patients and families and co-workers by participating in and supporting safety related initiatives as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture of learning. Safety for patients, caregivers, and workplace are kept the priority. COMPETITION NUMBERPC23024CLASSIFICATION NAMERegistered Nurse Class DPOSITION TITLENurse Practitioner - NB Health Link (NBHL)CLASSIFICATION CODERNCDBARGAINING UNITNBNUUNIT LOCATIONVarious locations across the provinceSTATUSCasualFULL TIME EQUIVALENT0HOURS OF WORK0800hr to 1600hr Monday to Friday. Subject to change due to operational requirements.ANTICIPATED START DATEAs soon as possibleANTICIPATED END DATENot applicableSALARY RANGEAs per collective agreementROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Integrates a broad knowledge base and critical appraisal in determining and communicating the diagnosis and the patient's needs.Applies advanced assessment techniques, critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills when assessing patients.Systematically collects documents and critically analyzes health data by performing a holistic health assessment using multiple tools and sources of data.Completes a prescription accurately and completely according to relevant legislation, standards and policies.Orders diagnostic imaging tests, laboratory and other tests when clinically indicated and in accordance with the Nurse Practionner Schedules for Ordering.Promotes health and reduces the risk of complications, illness and injury for patients.Ensures that diagnostic tests are interpreted and results are acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner.Monitor the ongoing therapy of patients with chronic stable illnesse.Screen for the presence of chronic illnesses and works in collaboration with physicians who identified presence of chronic illness in patient.Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.Facilitates the patient's transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.Ability to work independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team including making appropriate referrals.Documents clinical data, assessment findings, diagnosis, plan of care, therapeutic intervention (including consent), patients response and clinical rationale in a timely and accurate manner in the patient health record.Maintain a positive working relationship with the interdisciplinary team.Other responsibilities may be assigned to support the program.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENT Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and successful completion of a postgraduate Nurse Practitioner program in Primary Health Care.Registered as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.Current Basic Life Saving certificate and maintain certification.A least 2 years' experience in primary health care setting in Community Health Centre or Collaborative Practice.Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other members of a team toward common goals- LocationMoncton, NB
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Casual employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #MB2311170448
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