The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary health care services, illness/injury prevention, chronic disease management and community development services, using a population health approach in an interdisciplinary team of providers. In keeping with the Horizon Health Network strategic plan, the provincial CHC framework, and the Community Health Program standards, the service model is based on the principles of primary health care with a primary goal of supporting communities in meeting their health care needs. The NP is a registered nurse with advanced educational preparation in nursing.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the NP provides direct care to scheduled and unscheduled patients across the lifespan with a variety of health conditions. The NP also utilizes research, leadership and educator knowledge and skills to support/provide health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and community development initiatives.

The Nurse

Practitioner (NP) provides primary health care services, illness/injury prevention, chronic disease management and community development services, using a population health approach in an interdisciplinary team of providers. In keeping with the Horizon Health Network strategic plan, the provincial CHC framework, and the Community Health Program standards, the service model is based on the principles of primary health care with a primary goal of supporting communities in meeting their health care needs. The NP is a registered nurse with advanced educational preparation in nursing.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the NP provides direct care to scheduled and unscheduled patients across the lifespan with a variety of health conditions. The NP also utilizes research, leadership and educator knowledge and skills to support/provide health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and community development initiatives. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing,



Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

Registration with NANB as a Nurse Practitioner. Comprehensive knowledge in caring for clients across the health continuum and throughout the client’s lifespan.

Health

Assessment and Diagnosis Completes a comprehensive health assessment including, but not limited to, physical, psychological, cultural, spiritual and social needs of the patient/client. Orders, obtains, performs and interprets diagnostic and laboratory screening tests in accordance to schedules "A" and "B" of the NANB Rules Respecting Nurse Practitioners.

Health

Management of Acute and Chronic Conditions Demonstrates knowledge of current best-practice guidelines for the delivery of care Prescribes, adjusts and renews medications in accordance to Schedule "C" of the NANB rules respecting Nurse Practitioners. Monitors, evaluates and alters therapies and/or treatments when appropriate.

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Promotion and Disease Prevention Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of health promotion services and facilitates primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies for all patients/clients Incorporates risk reduction and disease and injury prevention strategies for all patients/clients As part of the interdisciplinary team, participates in the development and implementation of community/population health interventions Maintains the competencies as outlined in the Competency and Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners in Primary Health Care. Actively participates as a team member to provide comprehensive care to all patients/clients.



Exemplifies and promotes excellence in advance practice nursing care.

Utilizes nursing and other research to support clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice Establishes a network of referral sources to accommodate the provision of care to patients/clients. Functions as a resource person, preceptor and mentor to Nurse Practitioner students, peers and other health professional Participates in the development of the Nurse Practitioner advanced practice. Participates in the skilled education activities at the clinic. related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the Health Authority.

Health

Assessment and Diagnosis Health Promotion and Prevention of Illness and Injury If a candidate’s primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral). All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment.

If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care. #

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