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Vancouver, B.C., Canada - Nurse Practitioner 
Position           (posted) 09-11-08
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Nurse Practitioner – Vancouver - British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is focused on 
three integrated components of health care:
Acute, Community and Primary Health. VCH operates 
102 health care centres in 17
municipalities, including BC's largest hospital 
and one of Canada's largest research
institutes. Our specialties include Trauma, 
Neurosciences, Bone Marrow Transplants, Burns
and Plastics, Solid Organ Transplant, 
Public/Community Health and Mental Health. Our
talented, dedicated health care teams 
characterize the cultures and lifestyles of our coastal
mountain communities and the city of Vancouver Canada.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible and accountable for the comprehensive 
assessment of patients and clients
including diagnosing diseases, disorders and 
conditions. 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 participates
autonomously as a member of the interdisciplinary 
health teams making referrals to specialist
physicians as appropriate.

Collaborates with clients and other health 
professionals to identify and assess trends and
patterns that have implications for clients, 
families and communities; develops and
implements population and evidence based 
strategies to improve health and participate in
policy-making activities that influence health 
services and practices. Participates in peer and
self review to evaluate the outcome of the 
services at the client, community and population
level.

QUALIFICATIONS
Current applicable registration with the College 
of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
(CRNBC). Completion of a CRNBC approved master’s degree level nurse program or
successful completion of an approved Prior 
Learning Assessment and Review (PLAR)
process. Minimum of 4 years recent relevant 
clinical nursing experience or an equivalent
combination.

We have exciting opportunities in the Community and Acute Care settings.

If you meet the qualifications, have the ability 
to communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing, with excellent organizational skills, 
and you have an interest in a rewarding career
with Vancouver Coastal Health, please apply on 
line at <http://www.vch.ca/careers>www.vch.ca/careers click on career
opportunities search and search on Nurse 
Practitioners, or call 1-800-565-1727 or
604-875-5152 for more details.
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