Nurse Practitioner

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services seeks a Nurse Practitioner (Adult) in an advanced practice role within ACTT teams. You will deliver autonomous, comprehensive health services to identified clients, including assessments, diagnoses and management of illnesses.

The position works in a multi-site setting with primary site Majors Path, involves collaboration with psychiatrists, and includes a pensionable market adjustment. Competitive schedule and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program is required.
• Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses (NLCN) as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult).
• A minimum of five years clinical experience within the last seven in mental health and/or addictions is required.
• Current BCLS Certification is required.
• Demonstrated collaboration, clinical reasoning, professional development and teamwork.
• Ability to function autonomously in an advanced practice role.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, analytical health services within the Adult NP scope.
• Order diagnostic and laboratory tests and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians and psychiatrists.
• Facilitate transfers and arrange community-based follow-up as required.

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

NLCN registration as NP (Adult)

Tools

Computer and database management

Job description

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Multi-Site (Primary Site: Majors Path)
Nurse Practitioner (Adult)
(Subject to Classification Review)
Mental Health and Addictions- CHS Fact Team
Temporary Full-time (until June 20, 2027, with the possibility of extension)
RNUNL
28177RP1

Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour 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 VAC0030727

Posted Date 2026-10-30

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 stream of practice: Adult. This is an advance practice role providing professional, analytical and an autonomous comprehensive range of health services to identified clients of the Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT).This position involves conducting 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. The NP is responsible for ordering diagnostic testing, laboratory testing and prescribing medication as deemed appropriate. The incumbent will facilitate transfers to appropriate settings or arrange community based follow up as required. The NP collaborates with an interdisciplinary health care team, including community/hospital physicians and psychiatrists. The incumbent will work closely and support the psychiatrist within the ACTT teams.

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). 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) with the NLCN.
• A minimum of five years clinical experience within the last seven in mental health and/or addictions is required.
• Current BCLS Certification is required.
• Possesses 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
• The use of a personal vehicle is a condition of employment.
• A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Please note that job offers will be made in accordance with Article 23.12 of the RNUNL Collective Agreement.