Job Description
Location: St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
Nurse Practitioner (Repost)
(Adult or Family/All Ages) - Provincial Immunodeficiency Coordinator
Regional Medicine Program - HIV Clinic
Temporary, Full Time (until September 15, 2024, with the possibility of extension)
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Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days) Salary NS-35 ($43.57 - $54.02)
Financial incentives may be available and can be combined, including:
1. Signing bonus: up to $14,000
2. Come home incentive: up to $60,000
3. Relocation support
4. Student bursary: up to $5,000
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] Competition Number 2023003190 Posted Date 23 November 2023 Closing Date open until filled
About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.
NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.
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Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (Adult or Family/All Ages) -The HIV Coordinator is accountable for directing the care of HIV/AIDS clients within Newfoundland & Labrador. The NP functions with advanced preparation in nursing and medical science. The NP encompasses the roles of practitioner, educator, researcher, leader, and consultant within the regulated scope of practice and CRNNL standards. As a member of an interdisciplinary health care team, the NP is both autonomous and collaborative in nature.
The NP is the primary contact for access to HIV services provincially. The NP is required to function within a high degree of autonomy in identifying & managing complex client care needs. The NP assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the provincial HIV service. The NP provides consultation within the specialty area of practice at the client, health care team, and organizational level. The primary goal is to ensure continuity and coordination of timely and quality client care.
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 registration with the College of Registered Nurses of NL and Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult or Family/All Ages) with the CRNNL.
Clinical experience in adult acute care services is an asset.
Current BCLS Certification is required.
Possess strong abilities in the areas of collaboration, clinical reasoning, professional development, interpersonal effectiveness, conflict management and teamwork.
Demonstrated progressive clinical leadership skills.
Possess 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 is required.
Please note that job offers will be made in accordance with Article 23.12 of the RNUNL Collective Agreement.
*This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.
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
To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. 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 [email protected] as soon as possible.
Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.
This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.
