Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner – Virtual Urgent Care

Work from home as a Nurse Practitioner with flexible scheduling models available.

Fonemed is expanding its services and is looking for passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioners to join its growing telehealth team. As a virtual Telehealth Nurse Practitioner, you will assess patients using telephone and video technology, providing care wherever they are. If you share the company’s passion to bring care to the right patient at the right time, apply today.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing appropriate assessment and care to patients in a virtual clinic environment. You will diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, order or perform diagnostic tests, evaluate treatments, and provide follow‑up care within the continuum of care. You will practice independently and collaborate with other healthcare professionals outside your scope of practice under provincial regulations.

• Assess client presentation, evaluate urgency of care needed, select appropriate level of care, facilitate referrals to other providers when appropriate, and determine follow‑up required.
• Independently and collaboratively assess, diagnose, and prescribe in accordance with professional standards, legislation, policies, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Coordinate treatment plans and follow‑up based on assessments, client and family response, and outcomes, collaborating with other healthcare professionals when needed.
• Communicate findings and diagnosis to client and/or inter‑professional team, discuss prognosis, treatment options and outcomes with client and/or other team members within the circle of care, and document within the client’s permanent health record.
• Advocate for clients, assess their needs, and refer to appropriate care providers or services in the interest of the continuum of care.
• Follow best practice guidelines.

• Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current or willingness to obtain licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Preferred: 1 year of recent experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner; previous clinical experience will be considered.
• Experience working in emergency or urgent care is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of home and community health services.
• Family All Ages (FAA) certification is required.
• Experience practicing in a rural setting is considered an asset.
• Exceptional clinical assessment and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong computer and technology skills to deliver virtual care.
• Experience and aptitude with e‑consult is an asset.
• A commitment to professional development.
• A passion for telehealth and an advocate for the benefits and opportunities it offers patients and clients.
• A satisfactory background screening result.
• You must have your own computer system with two monitors, USB headset, webcam, and high‑speed internet connection to connect through VPN.

We are flexible in offering either full time or part time and offer a competitive compensation package.

Competitive compensation, health benefits, retirement savings plans, and a generous paid leave program in addition to flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work from home.

Fonemed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We appreciate the interest of everyone who applies for the position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit