Zone: Western Zone
Location: BR - Boone's Road
Nurse Practitioner - Family/All Ages
Western Zone - Humberwood
Permanent Full-time
81940POS
Hours 75 (8 hours; Days, Weekends, Evenings)
0800-1600 Hours; Flexible work hours may be required.
Salary NP35 (CAD51.29 - CAD63.65 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0006643
Posted Date 2025-01-23
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications DEFINITION OF WORK: 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.