Posted 6 months ago
Nurse Practitioner
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary full-time Nurse Practitioner (Family/All Ages) in the Eastern Rural Zone at St. Lawrence U.S Memorial Health Centre, until March 31, 2027, with possible extension. The role is autonomous advanced practice care: health assessments, diagnosis, treatment of acute and chronic illness, home visits, and support for a 40-bed long term care unit. Hours are 75 hours bi-weekly, with pay at NP-35 (CAD 52.31 to 64.92 per hour plus a pensionable market adjustment) and sign-on incentives that may apply.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients with acute and chronic illnesses
- Complete home visits
- Provide support to a 40-bed long term care unit
- Work autonomously within the NP scope of practice
Requirements summary:
- Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
- Current CRNNL registration as NP (Family/All Ages)
- Minimum five years primary health care experience within the last seven
- Current BCLS certification
- Class 5 driver's licence and private vehicle
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-26
- 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 | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 25 lb · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Nurse Practitioner registration (CRNNL), BCLS |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Nurse Practitioner |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,001 |
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: St. Lawrence U.S Memorial Health Centre Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care/Chronic Disease Temporary Full-time (Until March 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension) RNUNL 04004RP1 |
|---|
| Hours | 75 hours bi-weekly (8 hours; 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) The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined: |
| Competition Number | VAC0024100 |
| Posted Date | 2026-04-27 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | 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. This position will be required to complete home visits and will provide support to a 40 bed Long Term Care/protective care unit. 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 registration with the College of Registered Nurses of NL and Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Nurse Practitioner (Family/All Ages) with the CRNNL is required. 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 is required. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required. *The successful applicant must complete Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Training at the first available opportunity. Please note that job offers will be made in accordance with Article 23.12 of the RNUNL Collective Agreement. |
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