Nurse Practitioner

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone

Location: Multi-Site (Primary Site: Ambulatory Health Hub)

Nurse Practitioner (Family/All Ages)

Primary Health Care & Chronic Disease

Permanent Full-time

RNUNL

23712POS

Hours : 75 bi-weekly (8-hour rotating shiftwork; days, evenings, nights, 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 Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:

1. Signing bonus: up to $10,000

2. Come home incentive: up to $60,000

3. Relocation support

4. Student bursary: up to $10,000

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit or email View email address on jobs.swagapp.com

* Subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually

Competition Number : VAC0027657

Posted Date : 2026-08-07

Closing Date : Open until filled.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Community Walk-In/Urgent Care Clinic works within the NP scope of practice in the Family/All Ages category. This is an advanced practice role providing professional, analytical and comprehensive health services to clients/families including, but not limited to, health assessments and diagnoses of diseases, disorders, injuries and conditions, treating and managing acute and chronic illnesses and identifying health risks and needs within a holistic, episodic care model.

The NP works independently in an Urgent Care environment, conducting rapid assessment and diagnosis on a walk-in basis, which necessitates individual follow-up at times. This is supported by scheduled, weekly administrative time in order to review results and provide additional client care and necessary follow-up via in-person, telephone or virtual visits. The NP will also work collaboratively with other providers and staff at the clinic.

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, 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 (Adult or Family/All Ages) with the NLCN is required.

A minimum of five years' nursing experience within the last seven years, including two years' experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Health Care, Emergency Room, Urgent Care or a similar clinic setting providing care to Family/All Ages, is required.

Current BCLS Certification is required.

Knowledge of urgent care/episodic care model.

Demonstrated exceptional critical thinking and clinical judgement skills.

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.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team.

Support and participate in research to improve practice and client outcomes.

Demonstrated skills in computer and database management skills

A condition of employment for this position includes the use of a personal vehicle.

Possibility of occasional cross-site coverage.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

* The successful applicant must complete Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Training at the first available opportunity.