Nurse Practitioner

Location: Southeastern Avalon Peninsula (Ferryland)

Zone and Location
Eastern Rural Zone
Carbonear Community Services

Position
Nurse Practitioner (Family / All Ages)
Primary Health Care & Chronic Disease
Remote Work Opportunities
Permanent Full-time
RNUNL
24332

POS

Hours
75 Biweekly (8 hours, Other Shift; Days)

Salary
NP-35 (CAD $52.31 - CAD $64.92 per hour, plus a bi-weekly pensionable Market Adjustment up to a maximum of $415.35. currently approved until Feb 28, 2027, with possibility of extension)

Financial Incentives
The following financial incentives may be available and may be combined:

Signing bonus up to $14,000

Come Home incentive up to $60,000

Relocation support

Student bursary up to $10,000

Family Care Team Bonuses up to $20,000

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit  or email em

Competition Number
VAC
0027055

Posted Date

Closing Date
Open until filled.

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.

The NP in this position may complete home visits and travel to other primary healthcare clinics in the area for relief/support.

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 and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador as a Nurse Practitioner.

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 are conditions of employment.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

EMR Training

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

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

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