NURSE PRACTITIONER FAMILY/ALL AGES
Permanent Full Time - (2) Positions
Location: Labrador City Family Care Team
(56681POS & 56682POS)
About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is the province's integrated health authority. Labrador-Grenfell Zone is one of five geographic operational zones, serving all communities in Labrador and those north of Bartlett's Harbour on the Northern Peninsula. For more information on NL Health Services, visit www.nlhealthservices.ca
In keeping with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services' (NLHS) vision of "Health and Well-Being. Every Person. Every Community." and in alignment with Health Accord NL's vision of a rebalanced health system, we are committed to improving health outcomes for the population living in the LG Zone through the implementation of Family Care Teams (FCT).
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner position offers an excellent opportunity to apply advanced clinical, theoretical and decision-making skills through comprehensive nursing knowledge and an interdisciplinary collaborative team approach to primary health care. This position includes but is not limited to a preventative, health promotion, and supportive, rehabilitative and curative model of care.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from an approved nurse practitioner education program
" Current registration & licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Nurse Practitioner Family/All ages with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required;
" Current BCLS certification is required;
" Current ACLS, PALS, TNCC certification an asset
" Breastfeeding Essentials course/education
" A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Drivers license
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Primarily responsible for the delivery of primary health care and chronic disease management;
" Independently and collaboratively assesses, diagnoses, and prescribes in accordance with professional, provincial, and organizational standards, policies and clinical practice guidelines;
" Utilizing a Person and family Centered care approach works within a collaborative care team to ensure optimal care:
" Advocates for clients, assessing their needs and if applicable, referring to appropriate care providers, professionals, or other services in the interest of the continuum of care;
" Recognizes cultural diversity;
" Understands systemic racism and applies concepts of cultural safety in engaging with First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities
" Utilizing, supporting, facilitating, or participating in research relevant to nursing and the interdisciplinary team;
" Participating in program and policy development as required;
" May be required to work alone and may be required to be on call;
" Other related duties as required.
Salary:
" NP35 of the RNUNL salary scales $50.82- $62.40 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Financial incentives may be available and can be combined including:
" Signing bonus up to $16,000
" Come Home Incentive up to $60,000
" Family Care Team Incentive Remoteness Classification Tier 1 up to $40,000
" Possible Relocation Assistance and Support
" Student bursaries up to $20,000
Hours of Work:
" 75 hours Bi-weekly; variable schedule.
*A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000169W

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