nurse practitioner
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May 13, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Health Sciences Centre Nurse Practitioner - Adult or Family/All Ages (REPOST)Surgery Program - 5SB UrologyTemporary, Full Time (Until April 12, 2025, with the possibility of extension) 02437RP1 Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days) Salary NP35 ($50.28 - $62.40) Competition Number 2023006751 Posted Date 14 November 2023 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 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary The Urology Nurse Practitioner (NP) works within the NP scope of practice in the following category of practice: Adult or Family/All Ages. This is an advanced practice role providing professional, analytical and an autonomous comprehensive range of health services to 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.The Urology Nurse Practitioner duties may include participating in admissions and discharges and caring for admitted Urology patients, assess consults in the Emergency Room, assess consults on the inpatient units at the Health Science Centre, assess referrals sent to Urology Central Intake, and assists in the Urology Clinics. This position is one of three who works in collaboration with the Surgeons. 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 or Family/All Ages) with the CRNNL.A minimum of five years clinical experience in the last seven with adult acute care surgery program is required.Current BCLS Certification is requiredPossess strong abilities in the areas of collaboration, clinical reasoning, professional development, interpersonal effectiveness, conflict management and teamwork.Demonstrated progressive clinical leadership skills.Possess strong communication, problem solving, decision-making, and teaching skills.Demonstrated ability to function autonomously in an advanced practice role.Support and participate in research to improve practice and client outcomes.Demonstrated skills in computer and database management skillsA satisfactory record of work performance is required.Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick tim
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Salary$50.28HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contract
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#1940651
Advertised until
2024-06-12
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