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 team in a work from home telehealth position. You will assess patients using telephone and video technology and provide comprehensive nursing care remotely.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing appropriate assessment and care to patients in a virtual clinic environment. The successful applicant works independently in diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, performing or ordering diagnostic tests and treatments, evaluating treatments, and providing follow‑up care within the continuum of care. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive and holistic nursing care to clients including health promotion, injury and illness treatment and prevention.

• 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 appropriate assessments, client and family response and outcomes, collaborating with other healthcare professionals if 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, assessing their needs and, if applicable, referring to appropriate care providers, professionals, or other 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 considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of home and community health services.
• Family All Ages (FAA) is required.
• Experience practicing in a rural setting considered an asset.
• Exceptional clinical assessment and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Must have very strong computer and technology skills to deliver virtual care through the use of technology.
• 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 that telehealth offers to patients and clients.
• A satisfactory background screening result.
• You must have your own computer system with 2 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 provide a competitive compensation package. Benefits include health benefits, retirement saving options, and a generous paid leave program. The position allows you to work remotely with flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance.

Fonemed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity.