The Port Alberni Integrated Health Network as an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join its collegial team!

The Opportunity

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for:

• The comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents including diagnosing diseases, disorders and conditions.
• Initiating treatment including health care management, therapeutic intervention and prescribe medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, policy and guidelines.
• Providing professional guidance to other health professionals and practice autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary health care team, making referrals to physicians and others as appropriate.

• Link to Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD2111.pdf

Qualifications

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing NP registrant; successful completion of the OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) and two years of recent, relevant clinical nursing experience.

About Island Health

Excellent Benefits Package - All regular and temporary positions are eligible for an employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, government-backed Defined Benefits Pension Plan, long-term disability and extensive extended health plan, plus paid time off. Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant.

Port Alberni

Port Alberni is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, situated on the waterfront in the scenic Alberni Valley. Surrounded by amazing rain forests with easy access to an abundance of outdoor activities, Port Alberni is an affordable city with full amenities.

Small town living with big city benefits, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rfG2h4LiYk

How to Apply

VI Hire - Nurse Practitioner - (174610) (hrsmart.com)