Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: St. Lawrence US Memorial Health Centre

Nurse Practitioner

Primary Health Care/Chronic DiseaseTemporary, Full Time (until October 1, 2025, with the possibility of extension)
04004RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary NP-35 ($51.29 - $63.65 per hour)
The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:
1. Signing bonus up to $14,000

2. Come Home Incentive up to $60,000
3. Family Care Team Incentive up to $30,000
4. Student Bursary up to $5,000
5. Long Term Care Bonus up to $8,000
6. Relocation Support
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]
Competition Number VAC0003920
Posted Date 2024-11-18
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
This position works within the Nurse Practitioner's (NP) scope of practice in the following category of practice: (Family/All Ages). This is an advanced practice role providing professional, analytical and an autonomous comprehensive range of health services to clients and patients including but not limited to health assessments and diagnosis diseases, disorders, injuries and conditions; treating and managing acute and chronic illnesses and identifying health risks and needs within a holistic model. This position will be required to complete home visits and will provide support to a 40 bed Long Term Care/protective care unit.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly moves, lifts, or operates equipment/machinery up to 10 lbs. and regularly is required to lift/move equipment, books, supplies, and sometimes children up to 25 lbs. (may need to be deleted or added depending on the position). Occasionally, may have to reposition a patient over 50 lbs.
Physical effort also includes regular sitting to conduct patient histories, performing work on the computer and when assessing patients, regularly stands or walks.
When performing procedures, regularly uses fine finger/precision work and hand tools (i.e. medical instruments, computer mouse, stethoscope, etc.) requiring accurate control and steadiness.
Visual concentration is required when performing physical assessment and procedures, completing charts/reports, observing patients, reading equipment/monitors, and completing work-related correspondence on the computer.

Job Qualifications
Completion of an approved/recognized Nurse Practitioner program is required.
Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of NL and Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Nurse Practitioner (Family/All Ages) with the CRNNL is required.
A minimum of five years clinical experience within the last seven in Primary Health Care is required.
Current BCLS Certification is required.
Possessed strong abilities in the areas of collaboration, clinical reasoning, professional development, interpersonal effectiveness, conflict management and teamwork.
Demonstrated progressive clinical leadership skills.
Possessed strong communication, problem solving, decision-making, and teaching skills.
Demonstrated ability to function autonomously in an advanced practice role.
Support and participate in research to improve practice and client outcomes.
Demonstrated skills in computer and database management skills
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's license and use of private vehicle is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

*The successful applicant must complete Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Training at the first available opportunity.

Please note that job offers will be made in accordance with Article 23.12 of the RNUNL Collective Agreement.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.