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Nurse Practitioner - Family/All Ages

In-person
Full-time
Experienced
Posted 6 days ago

Zone: Western Zone
Location: Western Memorial Regional Hospital

Nurse Practitioner - Family/All Ages
Western Zone - HCS FamTm Clinic CB
Temporary Full-time until March 31, 2027, with possible extension
89234TMP
Hours
75 (8 hours, Other Shift; Days, Evenings, Weekends)

0830-1630 Hours, Monday to Friday. Evening and weekends may be required

Salary NP35 (CAD51.29 - CAD63.65 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0002853
Posted Date 2024-10-29
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications This position is 1 of 3 Nurse Practitioner positions offering services to the Mental Health and Addictions Programs in Western Health including Humberwood Inpatient treatment Center, Acute Care Mental Health Unit and Opioid Dependency Treatment. If you are interested in this growing area of practice we would love to have you join our team.

DUTIES: This is a highly progressive nursing position responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up of clients receiving mental health and addiction services The Nurse Practitioner will work in liaison with physicians and other professionals on the mental health and addictions team. Reporting directly to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions Services, the Nurse Practitioner provides generalized and advanced nursing services to manage both the medical and psychiatric needs of clients/patients within Mental Health and Addictions including medical assessments, withdrawal management, health education, and health prevention and promotion.

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program are required. Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador and a current Nurse Practitioner License are also required. Clinical experience in the area of mental health and addictions would be an asset. The incumbent must demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organizational skills. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships is essential. Must be able to practice both independently and in collaboration with physicians, psychiatrists and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Competition Number: 1839488229
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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