Nurse Practitioner [NL Health Services]

Job Description

Location: Bell Island - Dr. Walter Templeman Hosp

Nurse Practitioner - Family/All Ages (REPOST)

Subject to Classification Review

Primary Health Care and Chronic Disease Program

Permanent, Full-Time

23762POS

Hours: 75 hour bi-weekly (8 and 12 hour shiftwork - days, evenings, weekends; rotating)

Salary: NS-35 ($50.28 - $62.40 per hour)

Competition Number: 2021026694

Posted Date: 23 November 2023

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

If you are commuting to Bell Island ferry travel is reimbursed and free accommodations are available if employee prefers or needs same.

Opportunity to schedule successive shifts and stay on Bell Island for set may be considered and accommodations will be provided. For more details please contact Site Manager, Neil Colbourne at 488-2775 or 699-4736 or neil.colbourne@easternhealth.ca.

About Us

Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

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 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.

Job Demands

Requirements

• 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.
• Current certification in ACLS is preferred, will be required to fulfill this requirement upon acceptance of the position.
• 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 satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately.

Contact Information For Recruitment Related Inquiries

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email employment@easternhealth.ca or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.