Nurse Practitioner
Fonemed
- St. John's, NL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assessing client presentation, evaluating urgency of care needed, selecting appropriate level of care, facilitating referrals to other providers where appropriate, and determining follow up required
- 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
- Communicates findings and diagnosis to client and/or inter-professional team. 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
- 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
- Follow best practice guidelines
- Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner program
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
- A member of the NLNPA (Newfoundland and Labrador Nurse Practitioners Association) is an asset but not a requirement
- Preferred 1 year of recent experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred. Previous clinical experience will be considered
- Experience working in emergency or urgent care considered an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of home and community health services
- Family All Ages (FAA) is required
- Experience practicing in a rural setting considered an asset
- Exceptional clinical assessment and decision-making abilities
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment
- 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 commitment to professional development
- A passion for telehealth and an advocate for the benefits and opportunities that telehealth offers to patients and clients
- A satisfactory background screening result
- You must have your own computer system (2 monitor screens preferred), USB headset, and high-speed internet connection. We will provide a secure access portal to login to