Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions; order and interpret tests; prescribe medications; and perform procedures within the legislated scope of practice. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, coordinate referrals and continuity of care, and promote patient-centered health and illness prevention across the lifespan.

Job details

Nurse Practitioner Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Practice Where Care Is Personal — and Community Comes First Imagine building a Nurse Practitioner career where your clinical skills are trusted and valued, and where your work makes a real difference every single day. Welcome to Newfoundland and Labrador — a place where Nurse Practitioners are respected leaders in care, essential partners in the health system, and deeply connected to the communities they serve. Here, your scope is broad, your voice matters, and your impact reaches far beyond the clinic walls. Relocation and signing incentives may be available, with enhanced supports for rural and remote communities. Why Newfoundland and Labrador? Whether you are drawn to a vibrant regional center or a close‑knit rural community, you will find a lifestyle rich in connection, nature, and balance: Unmatched access to the outdoors — hiking, kayaking, fishing, beachcombing, and berry picking just steps from your door Safe, welcoming communities with strong schools and a genuine sense of belonging A slower pace outside of work, with space to breathe, explore, and recharge Here, health‑care professionals are trusted, respected, and deeply appreciated. Their commitment to care is felt — and remembered. If you are ready to grow your career in a place where your work truly matters, we will put the kettle on and welcome you. The Opportunity We are seeking Nurse Practitioners to join healthcare teams across Newfoundland and Labrador. Nurse Practitioners are autonomous, licensed health professionals who provide comprehensive care across the lifespan. Educated at the master’s or doctoral level, NPs practice with a high degree of independence while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams. In this role, you will: Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests Prescribe medications and perform procedures within legislated scope of practice Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals Coordinate care, refer patients to specialists, and support continuity across settings Promote health, prevent illness, and deliver patient‑centered, evidence‑based care This is an opportunity to practice to full scope, build strong professional relationships, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Qualifications Graduation from an approved School of Nursing Successful completion of a recognized Nurse Practitioner Program Current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador Minimum of five years’ combined general Medical/Surgical, Critical Care or Emergency nursing experience The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Experience working independently with limited supervision Collaboration with Physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team Pay Range and Compensation Package Employment with NLHS: NP35 (CAD52.31 - CAD64.92 per hour) plus a biweekly pensionable Market Adjustment up to a maximum of $415.35 (currently approved until Feb28, 2027, with possibility of extension) The following incentives may be available and may be combined. Eligibility for incentives is subject to a return‑of‑service commitment, which varies based on the incentive amount. Signing bonus up to $20,000 depending on the location of the site. Come Home Incentive up to $60,000 NP Bursary (student) up to $10,000 NP Incentive for Addiction Medicine up to $40,000 NP Family Care Team Incentive up to $40,000 Federal loan forgiveness For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email recruit@workinhealthnl.ca Employment as an Independent Practitioner: Nurse Practitioners are playing a growing role in expanding access to primary health care across Newfoundland and Labrador. The Provincial Government continues to invest in NP‑led models of care that support community‑based practice, continuity of care, and improved patient access. Learn More: Nurse Practitioners Leading Change Learn more about the Nurse Practitioner funding and how NPs are helping shape the future of primary care in our province: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Nurse Practitioner Funding https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/exec/0827n04/ For further information please email: hcsnp@gov.nl.ca **Combined employment arrangements may be supported

What you’ll do

Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions; order and interpret tests; prescribe medications; and perform procedures within the legislated scope of practice. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, coordinate referrals and continuity of care, and promote patient-centered health and illness prevention across the lifespan.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from an approved nursing school and a recognized Nurse Practitioner program, and hold current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador. They must have at least five years of combined medical/surgical, critical care, or emergency nursing experience, along with the ability to work independently and maintain effective collaborative relationships.

Benefits

• Pensionable Market Adjustment
• Signing Bonus
• Come Home Incentive
• Nurse Practitioner Bursary
• Addiction Medicine Incentive
• Family Care Team Incentive
• Federal Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation Support

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Treatment Planning
• Acute and Chronic Care Management
• Laboratory and Diagnostic Test Interpretation
• Medication Prescribing
• Clinical Procedures
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Care Coordination
• Specialist Referrals
• Continuity of Care
• Health Promotion
• Illness Prevention
• Evidence-Based Care
• Independent Practice
• Relationship Building

Job areas

• Healthcare

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