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.