ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE

The B.V.I Health Services Authority invites qualified and professional applicants for the position of ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE.  Under the supervision of the Senior Medical Officer with support from the District Medical Officer, The Advanced Practice Nurse will be responsible for providing Medical and Nursing Care; plans and organizes activities and care for individuals, family, groups, schools and community; provides health education; carries out research activities in the community and advises other Health Professionals and the community on health and other nursing issues.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to):

Provides Medical and Nursing Care in order to promote and maintain Health in the Community:

• Assessing the Physical and Psycho-social health status of individuals and families;

   

• Planning, implementing and evaluating health care with individuals and families based on identified needs;

• Initiating programs designed to prevent, promote and maintain health;

   

Plans and organizes activities and care for individuals, groups and community to ensure that health care programs are implemented and maintained:

• Developing plans and schedules as a basis for organization of work;

   

• Utilizing the Health Information System for evaluation and planning of programs and activities.

   

• Preparing and submitting appropriate records and reports;

Provides Health Education to staff,  individuals, groups and community in order to facilitate the promotion of Health and disease prevention:

• Developing, implementing and evaluating Patient/Client teaching programs;

   

• Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation  of community Health Education Programs;

   

• Maintaining personal and professional education;

Carries out research activities in the community to improve Primary Health and Care given to individuals, groups and communities:            

•  Identifying and conducting in nursing Research Studies and utilizing findings to improve Nursing Care;

• Collaborating with other Health Team members in conducting research activities.

• Demonstrating the utilization of research findings in the improvement of care.

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience

• BSc. Nursing – Advanced Practice Specialization required/MSc. level preferred

   

• Registered Nurse Midwife

   

• Three years’ experience post training

   

  Licenses/Certifications

• BLS/ACLS certification required/ PALS preferred.

   

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in his/her country of origin

   

  Knowledge

• Knowledge of best practice, medical record keeping, use of electronic information system and technology relevant to scope of practice

   

• Knowledge of and competence in effective use  diagnostic instruments

   

• Knowledge of  regulation/laws and rules governing the profession

   

  Skills

• Skilled in diagnosing specified medical conditions and treat appropriately.

   

• Skilled in providing  nursing care to high – risk infants

   

• Skilled in the counseling of patients

   

• Skilled in report writing and operating a computer

   

• Skilled in the design and delivery of training programs

   

  Abilities

• Ability to conduct training programs

   

• Able to maintain strict confidentiality

  SALARY:

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience.