Nurse Practitioner - Primary Health Care - Permanent - Part Time

Nurse Practitioner – Virtual Urgent Care
Work from home as a Nurse Practitioner with flexible scheduling models available
Fonemed is expanding its services and is looking for passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioners to add to its exceptional and growing team in a work from home telehealth position. At Fonemed, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of over 50 Nurse Practitioners and to create a schedule that works for you. You will assess patients using telephone and video technology. Through virtual care, we meet and provide care for individuals where they are. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to provide appropriate assessment and care to patients in a virtual clinic environment. The successful applicant works independently in diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, performing, or ordering diagnostic tests and treatments, evaluating treatments, and providing follow-up care within the continuum of care. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive and holistic nursing care to clients including health promotion, injury and illness treatment and prevention.
As an advanced practitioner, the Nurse Practitioner functions in the roles of practitioner, educator, and leader. As governed by provincial regulations, he/she practices independently, collaborating with other healthcare professionals including primary care physicians for issues outside the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.
Independently and collaboratively assesses, diagnoses, and prescribes in accordance with professional standards, legislation, policies, and clinical practice guidelines
Coordinates treatment plans and follow up based on appropriate assessments, client and family response and outcomes, collaborating with other healthcare professionals if needed
Discusses prognosis, treatment options and outcomes with client and/or other team members within the circle of care and documents within the client's permanent health record
Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner program
Current or willingness to obtain licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
Preferred 1 year of recent experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred. Experience working in emergency or urgent care considered an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of home and community health services
Experience practicing in a rural setting considered an asset
Demonstrated leadership qualities and problem-solving skills
Must have very strong computer and technology skills to be able to deliver virtual care through the use of technology
Experience and aptitude with e-consult is an asset
A passion for telehealth and an advocate for the benefits and opportunities that telehealth offers to patients and clients
You must have your own computer system with 2 monitors, USB headset, webcam, and high-speed internet connection to connect through VPN
We are flexible in offering either full time or part time and offer a competitive compensation package.
With over 20 years in the telehealth industry servicing clients across North America, Fonemed prides itself on providing outstanding client experience and practicing a culture of care in everything we do. We offer our team the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and retirement saving options, as well as a great paid leave program. If you are looking for an opportunity to work from home for a company that values you, apply today!
Fonemed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. Please visit our website at .