Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health & Addictions

Full Time Hours Bi-Weekly 75.00 hours
Department/AreaMental Health & Addictions Services
City Victoria
Classification NGR9 City
$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 role for the Mental Health & Addictions Services (MHAS) is to:

be part of a multi disciplinary, assertive outreach team focusing on the needs of Victoria's street entrenched, often homeless clients with serious mental health and addictions illness
work collaboratively with a range of heatlh care and social service providers that serve Victoria's street community
be responsible for provision of primary health care and specialized mental health and addictions treatment
be part of planning the expansion of effective services to some of the most disadvantaged clients within VIHA
Other typical duties:

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.
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.
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
participates in peer review and self review to evaluate the outcome of services at the patient/client/resident, community and population level.


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.