Posted 5 months ago
Nurse Practitioner
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary full-time Nurse Practitioner (Adult or Family/All Ages) for the Orthopedics surgery program at the Health Sciences Centre, until October 3, 2026, with possible extension. The role provides advanced practice pre- and post-operative care for orthopedic, hip fracture and frail elderly patients on 8-hour day shifts, 75 hours biweekly. Pay is NP-35, CAD 52.31 to 64.92 per hour plus a pensionable market adjustment of up to $415.35 biweekly.
Responsibilities:
- Pre- et post-opératoire des patients orthopédiques (arthroplasties, chirurgies du dos, traumatismes)
- Soins aux aînés fragiles avec fractures de la hanche, prévention du délirium
- Travail en équipe avec infirmières, travailleurs sociaux, physiothérapeutes et ergothérapeutes
- Préparation du congé et transition des patients
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme d'un programme reconnu d'infirmier praticien
- Inscription auprès de l'Ordre des infirmières de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
- Cinq ans d'expérience clinique infirmière sur les sept dernières années en chirurgie aiguë adulte
- Certification BCLS à jour
- Expérience en orthopédie considérée comme un atout
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NLCN registration, BCLS |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Nurse Practitioner |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,001 |
Job description
| Zone: Eastern Urban Zone Location: Health Sciences Centre Nurse Practitioner (Adult or Family/All Ages) Surgery Program- 5NA Orthopedics Temporary Full-time (until October 3, 2026, with the possibility of extension) RNUNL 26959RP1 |
|---|
| Hours | 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days) |
| Salary | NP-35 (CAD52.31 - CAD64.92 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) |
| Competition Number | VAC0025471 |
| Posted Date | 2026-06-05 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary Reporting to the Manager of Orthopedics at the Health Sciences Center, this position will work within the Nurse Practitioner's (NP) scope of practice in the following category of practice: Adult or Family/All Ages. This is an advance practice role providing comprehensive health services to Orthopedic patients. The successful candidate will be responsible for the pre- and post-op care of orthopedic patients with hip and knee arthroplasty, back surgeries, and trauma patients. Candidates will be required to work in a team environment with nursing, social work, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, residents/ clerks, and physicians from other services. The NP would also be responsible for the Pre and Post operative care of the frail elderly with hip fractures as well as those patients undergoing restorative surgery and post op management with the goal of avoiding delirium and other complications, and assisting in the transition to discharge. 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, and supplies, 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, dopplers, 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 registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses (NLCN) and Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult or Family/All Ages) with the NLCN. A minimum of five years clinical nursing experience in the last seven in adult acute care surgical services is required. Orthopedics experience would be considered an asset. 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 advance practice role. Support and participate in research to improve practice and client outcomes. Demonstrated skills in computer and database management skills is required. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. |
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