Nurse Practitioner - Family/All Ages

Location: WMH - Western Memorial Regional Hospital

Nurse Practitioner - Family/All Ages - Orthopedic Central Intake Clinic

Permanent Full-time

NLNU

89349POS

Hours :

75 Hours (8 hours; Days)

0800-1600 Hours; Monday-Friday.

Salary :

NP35 (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 Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:

1. Signing bonus up to $10,000 (up to $14,000 if facility is located off the TCH – Rural Sites)

2. Come Home Incentive up to $60,000

3. Health Professional Bursary (student) up to $10,000

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

Competition Number : VAC0018456

Posted Date : 2025-11-26

Closing Date : Open until filled.

About Us:

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people.

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The Western region of Newfoundland is home to many pristine communities perfect for any active individual looking for a quaint, quiet, safe community to live, without the busy lifestyle of larger cities. The region boasts a wide range of outdoor activities, beautiful scenery and strong community pride throughout.

About the Role:

This position works within the Nurse Practitioner's (NP) scope of practice in the following category of practice: Adult or 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 diagnosing diseases, disorders, injuries and conditions; treating and managing acute and chronic illnesses and identifying health risks and needs within a holistic model.

Utilizing the standards of excellence for Total Joint Replacement and Orthopedic Surgery, the Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with the members of the interdisciplinary team, and Orthopedic Surgeons to plan, develop, implement and evaluate the surgical preoperative education and optimization program for patients awaiting orthopedic surgery. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive education, evaluation and follow-up care to preoperative orthopedic surgery patients; will promote surgical optimization and preventative health care practices and assist patients and families in adapting to the required treatment and lifestyle changes.

Care to clients is delivered in an ambulatory outpatient setting. Client assessments may be completed in person or via virtual healthcare solutions. It will include individual assessments and delivery of service in group settings.

The roles and responsibilities in this position may expand in the future, within the scope of practice for a nurse practitioner.

Job Qualifications:

• Current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador and a current Nurse Practitioner license are required.
• A minimum of five years recent clinical experience in the last seven in primary care or adult acute care is required. Demonstrated ability to function autonomously in an advanced practice role.
• Possessed strong abilities in the areas of collaboration, clinical reasoning, professional development, interpersonal effectiveness, conflict management and teamwork.
• Demonstrated progressive clinical leadership skills.
• Demonstrated skills in computer and database management skills.
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is a requirement for this position.

Please Note: This position may be filled as per Employer/Union obligation under “Duty to Accommodate”. Any applicant who requires an accommodation must indicate so clearly through separate correspondence outlining the specifics of the accommodation required. Please note that prior to being considered for any accommodation, employees must meet the qualifications of the position for which they are applying.