Nurse Practitioner

Location: Western Memorial Regional Hospital - Corner Brook

Nurse Practitioner (Adult/Family All Ages)

(Subject to Classification Review)

Provincial Cancer Care Program

Permanent Full Time

RNUNL

27328POS

Hours : 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)

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 : VAC0024103

Posted Date : 2026-04-27

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: (Adult/Family All Ages). This is an advance practice role providing professional, analytical and an autonomous comprehensive range of health services to clients and patients including but not limited to health assessments and diagnosis diseases, disorders, injuries and conditions, treating and managing acute and oncological illnesses and identifying health risks and needs within a holistic model.

The primary purpose of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is to provide comprehensive healthcare, as a member of a collaborative team to our Oncology patients. The NP provides service through core competencies of direct care, consultation, expert guidance, leadership, ethical decision making, and collaboration. Care provision may include, but is not limited to clinical assessment, treatment/care planning, outcomes identification, and patient education. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the Provincial Cancer Care Program.

This position is responsible for providing health assessments and diagnosis of diseases in a virtual or ambulatory setting, assessing and monitoring patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment, radiation therapy treatment and management of post-chemotherapy and post-radiotherapy complications; treatment and management of acute and chronic illnesses, diagnostic treatment, patient education, and follow up care of clients and patients with oncological diseases and continuous treatment plans in collaboration with the primary clinician in interdisciplinary and independent clinics. This is a central role that works collaboratively within the interprofessional team based on needs identified and through ongoing assessment and monitoring of clients in the Oncology division within the Cancer Care program. The NP also demonstrates evidence-based clinical decision-making, practice, and treatment; evaluate the client’s plan of care and outcomes and documents revisions as necessary.

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/ Family All Ages) with the CRNNL.

A minimum of five years’ experience within the last seven years in cancer care is required.

Experience with provision of care using virtual platforms is considered an asset.

Current BCLS Certification is required.

Demonstrated strong abilities in the areas of collaboration, clinical reasoning, professional development, interpersonal effectiveness, conflict management and teamwork.

Demonstrated progressive clinical leadership skills.

Demonstrated strong communication, problem solving, decision-making, and teaching skills.

Demonstrated ability to function autonomously in an advanced practice role.

Demonstrated ability to support and participate in research to improve practice and client outcomes.

Skills in computer and database management skills is required.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

*If there are no applicants who meet the required experience noted above, applicants who possess experience in acute care may be considered.