Nurse Practitioner

Zone: Eastern Rural Zone
Location: Multi Site, Primary Site: Ferryland
Nurse Practitioner- Family/All Ages
Primary Health Care and Chronic Disease Program
Temporary Full-time (until August 20, 2027, with the possibility of extension)
RNUNL
09523RP1

Hours: 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days, evenings, weekends)

Salary:

NP-35 (CAD52.31 - CAD64.92 per hour plus a bi-weekly pensionable Market Adjustment up to a maximum of $415.35 (currently approved until Feb 28, 2027, with possibility of extension)

The following financial incentive may be available:
Family Care Team incentive up to $20,000

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]

*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually

Competition Number: VAC0028792

Posted Date: 2026-09-09

Closing Date: Open until filled.

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 clients 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. This position may involve home visits and travel to other clinics for relief/support

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). 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, 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) with the NLCN.
A minimum of five years clinical experience within the last seven in Primary Health Care 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
The use of a private vehicle is required.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's license is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Please note that job offers will be made in accordance with Article 23.12 of the RNUNL Collective Agreement.