Saint John Registered Nurse Class D; RNCD; Nurse Practitioner PCN

Location:

Saint John area (Horizon), _Nurse Practitioner
- Saint John Area, New Brunswick
- Permanent Full Time

Competition #: 169793 External

Posted:
November 5, 2026

Closes:
November 18, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated

Start Date:

December 7, 2026

Location:

CHGB INTEGRATED SERV NET

GRAND BAY HEALTH FAMILY HEALTH TEAM ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification:
Registered Nurse Class D (RNCD) - Nurse Practitioner

Job Classification Type: NBNU

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule:

Day, Evening, On Call, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement:
English Essential

Salary: 63.31 to 77.06 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary health care services, illness/injury prevention, chronic disease management and community development services, using a population health approach in an interdisciplinary team of providers. In keeping with the Horizon Health Network strategic plan, the provincial CHC framework, and the Community Health Program standards, the service model is based on the principles of primary health care with a primary goal of supporting communities in meeting their health care needs.

The NP is a registered nurse with advanced educational preparation in nursing. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the NP provides direct care to scheduled and unscheduled patients across the lifespan with a variety of health conditions. The NP evaluates patient outcomes, provides consultation to, and consults with other team members. The NP also utilizes research, leadership and educator knowledge and skills to support/provide health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and community development initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registration with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB) as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current BCLS.
• Comprehensive knowledge in caring for clients across the health continuum and throughout the client’s lifespan.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other members of a team toward common goals.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently in the role with recognized decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyze theory and research literature and apply to practice.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Health Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Completes a comprehensive health assessment including, but not limited to, physical, psychological, cultural, spiritual and social needs of the patient/client.
• Orders, obtains, performs and interprets diagnostic and laboratory screening tests in accordance to schedules "A" and "B" of the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB) Rules Respecting Nurse Practitioners.
• Initiates appropriate treatment plan in cooperation with the patient/client and other team members as indicated.

Health Management of Acute and Chronic Conditions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of current best-practice guidelines for the delivery of care
• Prescribes, adjusts and renews medications in accordance to Schedule "C" of the College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB) rules respecting Nurse Practitioners.
• Monitors, evaluates and alters therapies and/or treatments when appropriate.
• Initiates timely referral or collaboration with other team members, as indicated.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention:

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of health promotion services and facilitates primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies for all patients/clients
• Incorporates risk reduction and disease…