Nurse Practitioner | Thoracic Surgery

Position Summary
Salary Range:
Salary range for the position is $141,494 - $155,643. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) cares for patients with Thoracic and Respiratory diseases as well as related co-morbid conditions. The Thoracic Program NP integrates knowledge and skill from nursing and medicine in order to assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate individuals who have thoracic related disorders and other co-morbid conditions. This role contributes to patient care through advanced nursing clinical practice, education, consultation, research, administration and professional practice.

The role is a balance of independent practice and collaboration with the Thoracic Surgeons and other interdisciplinary health care team members. This team includes the registered nurse, nutritionist, social worker, pharmacist, respiratory technician, Thoracic Surgeon, Respirologist, Hospitalist, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Room physician, other consultants as well as the patient’s primary care provider.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides care to thoracic disease patients referred by their primary care provider or other members of the health care team. Care is provided within the boundaries of Kelowna General Hospital. Facilitates the transition of the patient back to their home community.
2. Diagnoses and treats previously undiagnosed patients/clients/residents for undifferentiated diseases, disorders, and conditions within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice; writes orders for treatment and medications; provides first line care in emergencies.
3. Monitors ongoing care, orders appropriate screening diagnostic investigations; interprets reports of investigations and analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment.
4. Establishes priorities for management of health, diseases, disorders, and conditions; provides follow-up treatment; communicates with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnoses and priorities, outcomes and prognoses; supports and counsels patients/clients/residents in their responses to diseases, disorders and conditions.
5. Collaborates and consults with physicians or other health care and social service providers as appropriate to assess and diagnose patient/client/resident status. Develops and implements treatment plans. May admit and discharge patients/clients/residents to facilities according to organizational policies.
6. Prescribes drugs within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits, and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies and procedures.
7. Assigns work to other nursing and health care personnel; evaluates work and provides education and supervision as necessary; provides input in to performance evaluations and the hiring of staff.
8. Participates in research contributing to improved patient/client/resident care and advances in nursing, health policy development and population health.
9. Maintains population health focus by implementing screening and health promotion activities for populations at risk.
10. Participates in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through case presentations, mentoring, role modeling and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, the clinical setting and the community; fosters health care partnerships.
11. Develops implements, and evaluates policies and procedures related to nursing, interdisciplinary care, and health system practices.
12. Acts as most responsible provider and provides outreach to palliative, hospice, and long-term care when required.
13. Performs other related duties as required
14. Collaborates with family members regarding patient treatment plans.

Hiring Incentives
• OSCE exam reimbursement
• Relocation incentive
** Incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at time of offer **

Interior Health offers work-life balance with competitive wages, excellent employee benefits, professional development and educational leave in a larger-than-life landscape and four seasons playground. Come and join our team. Apply today!

Qualfications
Education, Training, and Experience:
• Current registration and exam-qualified as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Successful completion of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
• Recent, relevant clinical nursing experience
• The successful candidate will be required to become privileged and credentialed as member of the KGH medical staff