Job Description
Location: Multi Site - St. Clare's Primarily
Nurse Practitioner - Adult/Family All Ages (Repost)
Mental Health and Addictions - Clinical Efficiency
Temporary, Full-Time (until June 1, 2024, with the possibility of extension)
02275RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) Salary NS-35 ($43.57 - $54.02 per hour) Competition Number 2023001384 Posted Date 22 November 2023 Closing Date open until filled
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: Adult/Family All Ages. This is an advanced practice role providing professional, analytical and comprehensive support to a range of health services for clients and patients. The NP functions as an autonomous professional member of the Clinical Efficiency team. This position conducts initial and ongoing complex mental health assessments of patients within the acute care programs of Eastern Health. Based on the patient's history and physical examination, this position determines diagnosis and initiates appropriate treatment to optimize medical/mental health outcomes. This position is responsible for ordering diagnostic testing, laboratory testing and prescribing medications as deemed appropriate. Also conducts ongoing assessment and optimization of chronic disease processes. The incumbent will facilitate transfers to appropriate settings or arrange community based follow up as required. This is a role that works collaboratively within the inter-professional team to provide comprehensive primary health care (Health promotion, disease prevention, supportive, curative, and rehabilitative) to this population.
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. 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 College of Registered Nurses of NL and Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult/Family All Ages) with the CRNNL.
A minimum of five years of clinical experience out of the last seven years including a minimum of two years' experience with adult patients in high acuity medical and surgical settings with comorbid mental health disorders and addictions is required.
Experience in Mental Health and Addiction is an asset.
Current in BLS is required.
Canadian Nurses Association certification in "Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing" is an asset.
Assist training (Suicide intervention Course) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention are assets.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Care and Treatment Act is a requirement.
Demonstrated progressive clinical leadership skills and excellent communication skills.
Possessed strong abilities in the areas of collaboration, clinical reasoning, professional development, interpersonal effectiveness, conflict management and teamwork.
Possessed strong 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.
Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.
If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted, and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit.
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 updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers 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.
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.
