Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Job Description
Working within the New Brunswick Family Health Team model, the NP practices to full scope while partnering with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff to provide integrated, coordinated care for rostered and unattached patients across the lifespan.
Core Responsibilities
Comprehensive Primary Care (FHT Model)
Provide autonomous, evidence-informed primary care services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up
Manage acute illnesses, stable chronic diseases, and complex patients as part of a shared care approach
Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic investigations
Prescribe medications and nonpharmacological therapies within authorized scope
Deliver preventive care, screening, and health promotion
Perform clinical procedures relevant to primary care practice
Support patient attachment and access initiatives aligned with FHT goals
Interdisciplinary Team-Based Practice
Collaborate closely with medical, nursing, allied health and administrative colleagues.
Participate in team huddles, shared care planning, and case discussions
Coordinate referrals to specialists, community services, and external providers
Support transitions of care and continuity across the health system
Population Health & Quality Improvement
Contribute to panel management and population health initiatives, including chronic disease management and preventive care strategies
Use data and clinical indicators to support quality improvement and access initiatives
Participate in Family Health Team planning, evaluation, and innovation activities
Support clinic initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, experience, and system integration
Professional Practice & Leadership
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Practice in accordance with Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB) standards, policies, and scope of practice
Serve as a clinical resource, collaborator, and mentor within the Family Health Team
Engage in continuing professional development and reflective practice
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Licensure
Master’s degree in nursing with Nurse Practitioner designation
Current registration and licensure in good standing with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB)
No restrictions on practice
Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) liability insurance
Experience
Experience in primary care, family practice, or community health preferred
Experience working in team‑based or collaborative care models is a strong asset
Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical decision-making abilities
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to practice both autonomously and within shared accountability models
Strong organizational skills and attention to documentation
Proficiency with electronic medical records
Commitment to patient‑centred, culturally safe, and trauma‑informed care
Working Environment
Community‑based primary care clinic operating under the Family Health Team model
Emphasis on collaboration, continuity, and integrated care
Primarily daytime hours, aligned with clinic operations and team needs
Why Join Carleton North Medical Clinic
Be part of New Brunswick’s Family Health Team transformation
Work in a supportive environment that values full NP scope of practice
Make a meaningful impact toward improving access and continuity of care in a rural community
Participate in innovative, team‑based primary care delivery
Apply by submitting CV and cover letter to through associated Indeed.ca post. We hope to hear from you soon!
Pay: From $62.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Florenceville-Bristol, NB E7L 3H5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
Master's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person
