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Nurse / Compounder
Fredericton Registered Nurse Class D (RNCD) - Nurse Practitioner PCN 1155*51
Nurse / Compounder
#32221
Remote / WFH
Horizon Health Network
Job Description
Competition #:
162358 External
Posted:
June 4, 2026
Closes:
June 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time
Anticipated Start Date:
June 22, 2026
Anticipated End Date:
October 16, 2026
Location:
Oromocto Community Health Centre
Fredericton ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Job Classification:
Registered Nurse Class D (RNCD) - Nurse Practitioner
Job Classification Type:
NBNU
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
FTE:
1
Schedule:
Day, Evening, Subject to change due to operational requirements
Language Requirement:
English Essential
Salary:
62.61 to 76.20 per hour (Subject to employment status)
JOB PURPOSE
The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting, facilitating, and exemplifying the provision of high-quality care as a Primary Health Care NP within their legislated scope of practice as outlined in the provincial Nurses Act, NANB Entry-Level Competencies Nurse Practitioners, the NANB Standards for the Practice of Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners.
QUALIFICATIONS
Active registration as a nurse practitioner with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical practice experience as a NP within the last 5 years.
Ability to work independently and in teams; to lead and drive change.
Demonstrated understanding of privacy and confidentiality, evidence-based nursing practice and mentoring cultures.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in English.
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains an awareness of current trends, issues, and concepts within provincial and national health care, and the NP profession.
Contributes to process change involving NP practice, for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness of health services.
Participates in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based protocols/guidelines/standards of care for geriatric patient populations, in collaboration with team members.
Acts as a consultant to the registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and personal care attendants (resident attendants) as it relates to diagnosing, ordering of tests, and prescribing medications as outlined by the NANB.
Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Completes a comprehensive health assessment
Orders, obtains, performs and interprets diagnostic and laboratory screening tests in accordance with the NANB Standards for PHC NPs and within legislation.
Establishes a diagnosis.
Initiates appropriate treatment plan in collaboration with the patient/client/family or substitute decision maker and other team members as indicated.
Therapeutic Management of Acute and Chronic Conditions
Demonstrates knowledge of current best-practice guidelines for the delivery of care.
Prescribes, adjusts and renews medications in accordance with legislation, NANB and employer policy.
Monitors, evaluates, and alters therapies and/or treatments as appropriate.
Initiates timely referral or collaboration with other team members, as indicated.
Health Promotion and Prevention of Illness and Injury
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of health promotion services and facilitates primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies.
Incorporates risk reduction and disease and injury prevention strategies.
As part of the interdisciplinary team, participates in the development and implementation of community/population health interventions as required.
162358 External
Posted:
June 4, 2026
Closes:
June 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time
Anticipated Start Date:
June 22, 2026
Anticipated End Date:
October 16, 2026
Location:
Oromocto Community Health Centre
Fredericton ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Job Classification:
Registered Nurse Class D (RNCD) - Nurse Practitioner
Job Classification Type:
NBNU
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
FTE:
1
Schedule:
Day, Evening, Subject to change due to operational requirements
Language Requirement:
English Essential
Salary:
62.61 to 76.20 per hour (Subject to employment status)
JOB PURPOSE
The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting, facilitating, and exemplifying the provision of high-quality care as a Primary Health Care NP within their legislated scope of practice as outlined in the provincial Nurses Act, NANB Entry-Level Competencies Nurse Practitioners, the NANB Standards for the Practice of Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners.
QUALIFICATIONS
Active registration as a nurse practitioner with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical practice experience as a NP within the last 5 years.
Ability to work independently and in teams; to lead and drive change.
Demonstrated understanding of privacy and confidentiality, evidence-based nursing practice and mentoring cultures.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in English.
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains an awareness of current trends, issues, and concepts within provincial and national health care, and the NP profession.
Contributes to process change involving NP practice, for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness of health services.
Participates in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based protocols/guidelines/standards of care for geriatric patient populations, in collaboration with team members.
Acts as a consultant to the registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and personal care attendants (resident attendants) as it relates to diagnosing, ordering of tests, and prescribing medications as outlined by the NANB.
Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Completes a comprehensive health assessment
Orders, obtains, performs and interprets diagnostic and laboratory screening tests in accordance with the NANB Standards for PHC NPs and within legislation.
Establishes a diagnosis.
Initiates appropriate treatment plan in collaboration with the patient/client/family or substitute decision maker and other team members as indicated.
Therapeutic Management of Acute and Chronic Conditions
Demonstrates knowledge of current best-practice guidelines for the delivery of care.
Prescribes, adjusts and renews medications in accordance with legislation, NANB and employer policy.
Monitors, evaluates, and alters therapies and/or treatments as appropriate.
Initiates timely referral or collaboration with other team members, as indicated.
Health Promotion and Prevention of Illness and Injury
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of health promotion services and facilitates primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies.
Incorporates risk reduction and disease and injury prevention strategies.
As part of the interdisciplinary team, participates in the development and implementation of community/population health interventions as required.
