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. · Full-time
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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.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Multi-Site: Primary Site: Dr. A. O'Mahony Manor Nurse Practitioner (Family/All Ages or Adult) Long Term Care - Nursing Administration Permanent Full-Time RNUNL 30337POS |
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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 | VAC0030343 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-20 |
| 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 or Adult. This is an advance 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. Duties of the Nurse Practitioner in Long Term Care (LTC) include performing comprehensive initial / ongoing assessment of residents admitted to LTC; completing history and physical examinations; prescribing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions according to practice; applying knowledge of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, when selecting and prescribing drugs within the scope of practice; conducting daily rounds and communicating findings to interdisciplinary team and to residents and families, as appropriate; caring for residents with multiple chronic conditions with co-existing dementia; collaborating with families as appropriate; collaborating with and participating in the development, implementation and presentation of structured educational programs; participating in the development of care guidelines to promote best practice; and other related duties, as required. 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 (Family/ All Ages or Adult) with the NLCN. Minimum of five years of clinical experience out of the last seven years and two years clinical experience in gerontological or psychogeriatric setting 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 the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required. |
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Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will assess and treat long term care residents, including those with chronic conditions and dementia, and prescribe care within their scope. The role also involves daily rounds, communicating with the care team and families, and helping develop education programs and care guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates need an approved Nurse Practitioner program, current NLCN registration as a Nurse Practitioner (Family/All Ages or Adult), five years of recent clinical experience including two in gerontological or psychogeriatric care, current BCLS, and a valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 licence with a private vehicle.
Skills
- Health assessment
- Diagnosis
- Prescribing
- Pharmacology
- Chronic disease management
- Dementia care
- Geriatric care
- Clinical reasoning
- Clinical leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family communication
- Teaching and education programs
- Care guideline development
- Decision-making
- Conflict management
- Computer and database management
- Research participation
- Autonomous practice
Benefits
- Pensionable market adjustment
- Signing bonus
- Come home incentive
- Relocation support
- Student bursary
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Nurse Practitioner
- NP
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- long term care
- nursing home
- gerontology
- geriatrics
- psychogeriatric
- dementia
- chronic disease management
- prescribing
- pharmacology
- BCLS
- NLCN
- advanced practice nursing
- health assessment
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Eastern Rural Zone
- primary care
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Relocation support
- Signing bonus
- Performance bonus
Licences and certifications
- NLCN registration
- BCLS
Tools
- Computer
- Stethoscope
- Doppler
- Medical instruments
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Nurse Practitioner
Own vehicle
Yes