Nurse Practitioner

Catalyst Health Solutions
Paradise, NL

Catalyst Health Solutions is a progressive healthcare company providing private nursing and medical support services throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada. We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team.

Job Purpose

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive health assessment and care to patients and their families. Working independently and within a multidisciplinary team, the Nurse Practitioner diagnoses conditions, prescribes medications, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, evaluates treatments, and provides follow-up care within their scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments, including health histories and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Diagnose medical conditions and initiate, adjust, and monitor treatment plans.
• Prescribe and administer medications within scope of practice.
• Provide patient education, counselling, health promotion, and disease prevention services.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
• Make referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members involved in patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, incident reviews, and case reviews.
• Support students, RN Prescribers, and new Nurse Practitioners through mentorship and preceptorship opportunities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and KPI data collection activities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current registration in good standing with the appropriate regulatory college.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in primary healthcare or family practice.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and BLS certification. ACLS is considered an asset.

Working Conditions

• Primarily day shifts based on a 40-hour work week, with occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• This is an in-clinic position providing direct patient care in a primary healthcare setting.
• Scheduling flexibility required to meet patient and program needs.
• Fast-paced healthcare environment with occasional urgent situations.
• Occasional travel to off-site locations may be required.

Pay: $55.00-$65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person