Nurse Practitioner
- NL, Canada
Hours75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) SalaryNP-35 (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.
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- Hours75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) SalaryNP-35 (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.
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- English
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Original 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 |
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| Hours | 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) |
| Salary | NP-35 (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. To be re-evaluated upon conclusion of a new Registered Nurses’ Union of NL collective agreement or expiring Feb 27, 2028, whichever is earlier. The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined: 1. Signing bonus: up to $10,000 2. Come home incentive: up to $60,000 3. Relocation support 4. Student bursary: up to $10,000 For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@nlhealthservices.ca *subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually |
| 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. |
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Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will assess, diagnose and treat patients with acute and chronic illnesses, order tests and prescribe medication, and arrange transfers or community follow-up. The role works alongside physicians and psychiatrists on the ACTT teams.
Requirements
Candidates need completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, current registration as an Adult Nurse Practitioner with the NLCN, at least five years of clinical experience in the last seven in mental health and/or addictions, and current BCLS certification. A personal vehicle is a condition of employment.
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness
- Medication prescribing
- Diagnostic and laboratory test ordering
- Clinical reasoning
- Mental health care
- Addictions care
- Assertive Community Treatment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Conflict management
- Clinical leadership
- Teaching
- Autonomous practice
- Patient care coordination
- Research application
- Computer and database management
- BCLS
- Patient history taking
- Physical assessment
- Documentation and charting
Benefits
- Pensionable market adjustment
- Signing bonus
- Come home incentive
- Relocation support
- Student bursary
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
- Social Services
Keywords
- Nurse Practitioner
- NP Adult
- advanced practice nursing
- mental health
- addictions
- Assertive Community Treatment
- ACTT
- psychiatry
- clinical assessment
- prescribing
- diagnostic testing
- NLCN
- BCLS
- health care
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- nursing
- interdisciplinary team
- temporary full-time
- clinical leadership
- community health
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Relocation support
- Signing bonus
- Performance bonus
Licences and certifications
- NLCN registration
- BCLS
Tools
- computer
- stethoscope
- medical instruments
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Nurse Practitioner
Own vehicle
Yes