Nurse Practitioner / Virtual Care
Full time | Virtual Position St John’s, NL
Description
Work from home anywhere within Canada! Fonemed is expanding its services and is looking for passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioners to add to its exceptional and growing team in a work from home telehealth position. You will assess patients using telephone and video technology. Founded in 1996, Fonemed seeks to make a positive difference in the healthcare of others through their daily interactions.The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to provide appropriate assessment and care to patients in a virtual clinic environment. The successful applicant works independently in diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, performing, or ordering diagnostic tests and treatments, evaluating treatments, and providing follow-up care within the continuum of care. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive and holistic nursing care to clients including health promotion, injury and illness treatment and prevention.
Requirements
- Exceptional clinical assessment and decision-making a
- Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Nurse Practitioner license through your province’s licensing board
- Eligibility for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
- A minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred. Previous clinical experience will be considered.
- Must have practiced for a minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated knowledge of home and community health services
- Family All Ages (FAA) is required
- Experience practicing in a rural setting considered an asset
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and problem-solving skills as well as 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
- 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
- The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of competency in organizational, leadership, interpersonal, team building, communication, decision making and computer skills
- A satisfactory background check
- Must be located in Canada
- 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
- We are flexible in offering either full time or part time and offer a competitive compensation package.
Job Application Methods
Fonemed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We appreciate the interest of everyone who applies for the position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit our website at http://www.fonemed.com or email valda.duke@fonemed.com