Nurse practitioner

Eastern Health’s Surgery Department based in St. John’s, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Nurse practitioner. Eastern Health’s Surgery Department specializes in advanced surgical care, offering comprehensive services across various specialties. It functions as a leader in healthcare, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of medical professionals. Known for its commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, Eastern Health’s Surgery Department ensures superior outcomes through personalized treatment plans and cutting-edge medical techniques. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Eastern Health
Department: Surgery
Division: 6 West Ortho Surgery
Position: Nurse practitioner
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $50.28 – $62.40 hourly
Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time
Location: St. John’s, NL
Primary Location: St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital
Shift: 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days)
Job ID: 23574POS
Competition Number: 2024000350

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of Completion of an recognized Nurse Practitioner program
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of five years clinical nursing experience in the last seven years in adult acute care surgical services

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate should constantly move, lift, or operate equipment or machinery up to 10 lbs, and occasionally reposition patients weighing over 50 lbs
• The candidate should regularly sit to conduct patient histories, perform computer work, and assess patients, while also standing or walking
• The candidate should demonstrate fine fingeror precision work and use hand tools medical instruments, computer mouse and stethoscope with accurate control and steadiness during procedures
• The candidate should maintain visual concentration during physical assessments and procedures, completing charts or reports, observing patients, reading equipment or monitors, and handling work-related correspondence on the computer

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should have current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (or be eligible for licensure) as a Nurse Practitioner (Family or All Ages or Adult) with the CRNNL and possess current BCLS Certification
• The candidate should demonstrate strong abilities in collaboration, clinical reasoning, professional development, interpersonal effectiveness, conflict management, and teamwork
• The candidate should possess strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and teaching skills
• The candidate should demonstrate the ability to function autonomously in an advanced practice role
• The candidate should support and participate in research to improve practice and client outcomes
• The candidate should have demonstrated skills in computer and database management and demonstrated progressive clinical leadership skills
• The candidate should have a satisfactory record of work performance is required for this role

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to work within the Nurse Practitioner’s (NP) scope of practice in either the Family or All Ages or adult category
• The candidates should be able to provide pre and post-operative care for frail elderly and other adult orthopedic patients at St. Clare’s
• The candidates should be able to manage geriatric care for the majority of admitted hip fractures and frail elderly undergoing restorative surgery
• The candidates should be able to conduct medication reviews upon admission and collaborate with the geriatrics team, including performing geriatric assessments
• The candidates should be able to manage post-operative care with a focus on preventing delirium and other complications, and assist in discharge planning
• The candidates should be able to actively participate in several studies involving the patient group, collaborating closely with orthopedics and geriatrics teams in data collection and analysis
• The candidates should be able to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with nursing, social work, physiotherapy, medicine, Residents or clinical clerks, and other healthcare professionals
• The candidates should be able to perform floor-based duties with additional responsibilities including emergency and clinic assessments

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.

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