Nurse Practitioner - Addictions
Full Time Hours Bi-Weekly 75.00 hours
Department/Area Mental Health & Addictions Services
City Duncan (PDF)
Classification NGR9
Salary Range REVISED $87,127 - $95,840 annually
Non Union
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients/clients/residents including diagnosing diseases, disorders, and conditions. The Nurse Practitioner initiates 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. The Nurse Practitioner provides professional guidance to other health professionals and practices autonomously and interdependently within the context of an interdisciplinary health care team, making referrals to specialist physicians and others as appropriate. The position collaborates with patients/clients/residents and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for patients/clients/residents, families and communities; develops and implements population and evidence based strategies to improve health and participates in policy-making activities that influence health services and practices. The position participates in peer review and self review to evaluate the outcome of services at the patient/client/resident, community and population level.
Roles for the Nurse Practitioner in Addictions include:
Working in a holistic and client-centred manner- building rapport and a trusting relationship
Assessing the varied and complex medical needs of those with addictions
Ordering diagnostic tests and providing medical treatments appropriate to the training and scope of service including illness/injury care and pharmaceutical interventions
Ongoing physical (and emotional) care of clients
Providing education regarding effects of addictions and related health conditions
Providing physical assessment of clients in their homes in conjunction with home detox team
Close liaison with clients physicians (NP will work with the ongoing guidance/supervision of a Psychiatrist with Addictions expertise)
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
Current and active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) required.
Two (2) years recent relevant clinical nursing experience.
Demonstrated Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care and prognosis.
Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients/clients/residents 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, to plan and implement strategies for population based prevention and health promotion.
Ability to implement and evaluate planned change. Ability to supervise others and evaluate the care they deliver.
Ability to lead a team and work within a team.
Ability to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.
Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.
Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient/resident/client care.
Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.
