Description:
Horizon Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse Class D (RNCD) - Nurse Practitioner to work at the Central Miramichi Community Health Centre in Doaktown and Fredericton. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care as a Primary Health Care NP within their scope of practice. Fluency in English is essential for this position.
Qualifications:
Active registration as a nurse practitioner with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical practice experience as a NP within the last 5 years.
Ability to work independently and in teams; to lead and drive change.
Demonstrated understanding of privacy and confidentiality, evidence-based nursing practice and mentoring cultures.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in English.
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.
Responsibilities:
Maintains awareness of current trends, issues, and concepts within provincial and national health care.
Contributes to process change involving NP practice to increase efficiency and effectiveness of health services.
Participates in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based protocols for geriatric patient populations.
Health Assessment and Diagnosis:
Completes a comprehensive health assessment.
Orders, obtains, performs, and interprets diagnostic and laboratory screening tests.
Establishes a diagnosis and initiates appropriate treatment plans.
Therapeutic Management of Acute and Chronic Conditions:
Demonstrates knowledge of best-practice guidelines for care delivery.
Prescribes, adjusts, and renews medications.
Monitors, evaluates, and alters therapies as needed.
Health Promotion and Prevention of Illness and Injury:
Facilitates primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies.
Participates in community/population health interventions.
Professional Responsibility and Accountability:
Maintains competencies outlined in the NANB Standards of Practice.
Participates in professional development and education activities.
Functions as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to students and health professionals.
If you are interested in this position, apply today through Horizon Health Network's online portal. Only selected candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Horizon is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace to support safe and quality patient care.
