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Nurse Practitioner
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a Nurse Practitioner for the Urgent Care/Emergency environment at Dr. W.H. Newhook Community Health Centre in the Eastern Rural Zone. The NP works independently on a walk-in basis, doing rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness for family and all-ages clients, with weekly administrative time for result review and follow-up. The posting states 75 bi-weekly hours across days, evenings and weekends, a pay range of CAD 52.31 to 64.92 per hour, and a $10,800 annual pensionable market adjustment.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, diagnose and treat walk-in clients of all ages
- Manage acute and chronic illnesses in an episodic care model
- Follow up with clients by phone, virtual or in-person visits
- Review results during scheduled administrative time
- Collaborate with providers and staff at the clinic
Requirements summary:
- Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
- Current NL College of Registered Nurses NP licensure
- Five years of nursing experience, two as an NP
- Current BLS certification
- Virtual care experience an asset
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 25 lb · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | Nurse Practitioner licensure, College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and L, BLS |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Nurse Practitioner |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 978 |
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Urgent Care/Emergent Care- Dr. W.H. Newhook Community Health Centre Nurse Practitioner- Family/All Ages Primary Health Care/Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Program Urgent Care 26460POS |
|---|
| Hours | 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days, Evenings, Weekends) |
| Salary | NP35 (CAD52.31 - CAD64.92 per hour) Effective April 1, 2026 – Feb 27, 2028; all Nurse Practitioner classifications working within NL Health Services are entitled to $10,800/annual pensionable market adjustment. They will receive a short-term, pensionable, non-indexed bi-weekly payment; calculated based on regular hours excluding any unpaid hours in a pay period. This market adjustment is billable. The following financial incentives may be available and can be combined: For more information on bursaries/incentives please email [email protected] |
| Competition Number | VAC0031105 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-10 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Urgent Care/Emergency environment works within the NP scope of practice in the Family/All Ages category. This is an advanced practice role providing professional, analytical and comprehensive health services to clients/families including, but not limited to, health assessments and diagnoses of diseases, disorders, injuries and conditions; treating and managing acute and chronic illnesses and identifying health risks and needs within a holistic, episodic care model. The NP works independently in an Urgent Care/Emergency environment, conducting rapid assessment and diagnosis on a walk-in basis, which necessitates individual follow-up at times. This is supported by scheduled, weekly administrative time in order to review results and provide additional client care and necessary follow-up via in-person, telephone or virtual visits. The NP will also work collaboratively with other providers and staff at the clinic. The successful applicant will be supported to become proficient in use of virtual care technologies. 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 client over 50 lbs. Physical effort also includes regular sitting to conduct client histories, performing work on the computer and when assessing clients, 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 clients, 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 practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador as a Nurse Practitioner. A minimum of five years' nursing experience within the last seven years, including two years' experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Health Care, Emergency Room, Urgent Care or a similar clinic setting providing care to Family/All Ages, is required. Experience with provision of care using virtual platforms is considered an asset. Current BLS Certification is required. Knowledge of urgent care/episodic care model. Demonstrated exceptional critical thinking and clinical judgement skills. 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. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team. Support and participate in research to improve practice and client outcomes. Demonstrated skills in computer and database management skills A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required. |
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