Nurse Practitioner, VCH Epilepsy Program

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Description JOB SUMMARY: The Vancouver Coastal Health Epilepsy Program (VCHEP) at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) functions within four pillars essential to epilepsy diagnosis and care. The four pillars of epilepsy care are the VCHEP Ambulatory Clinic, EEG and other methods of brain monitoring, Seizure Investigation Unit and Neurosurgical capabilities. The Nurse Practitioner with the VCHEP will work in partnership with a multidisciplinary team including Epileptologists, Nurses, Pharmacists, Neuropsychologists, Technologists, and other to support the complex care needs in a patient-centered model. The NP will work closely with the Epileptologist to support the day-to-day care needs for those admitted the 4 bed seizure investigation special care unit and see patients within the epilepsy clinic. This along with rich opportunities to support advance practice nursing program development, training and research within the neurology specialty of Epilepsy make this an exciting job opportunity. Qualifications All applicants are encouraged to review the below qualifications prior to applying for this job posting. Education & Experience: - Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the...