Traveling nurse Jobs in Comox, BC

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

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, policy and guidelines. 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 physicians and others as appropriate.

This position collaborates with patients / clients / residents and other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and asses trends and patterns that have implications for patients / clients / residents, families and communities; develops and implement 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.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Collaborates and consults with physicians and other health care and social service providers to assess and

diagnose patient / client / resident status. Develops and implements treatment plans.

and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice; provides first line care in emergencies.

and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.

outcomes and prognoses; supports and counsels patients / clients / residents in their responses to diseases, disorders

and conditions.

within applicable VIHA and program guidelines, policies and procedures.

nursing, health policy development and population health.

and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, the clinical setting and the community; fosters health

care partnerships.

system practices.

Skills And Abilities