Job Description
Registered Nurse IC
Premium Travel Locum Assignment
Casual - 3 Positions
Location: St. Anthony, NL
About the Role
The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing team, to provide specialized nursing care and to provide preventative, promotion, supportive, rehabilitative, and curative interventions within Surgical Services at the Labrador West Health Centre. The Registered nurse is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards and practice in accordance with LGH Model of Nursing Clinical Practice and reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required;
" Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required;
" Surgical Services Education Program or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by employer);
" Successful completion of NRP, ACLS, TNCC or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by employer);
" Breastfeeding education/course or willingness to complete within timeframe designated by the employer
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check;
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Provide safe nursing care to clients in the Surgical Suite and Day Surgery;
" Complete an accurate record of care throughout the client's stay in Surgical Services;
" Complete inventory of unit narcotics and controlled drugs;
" Be familiar with the operation of the equipment in the Surgical Suite and Day Surgery;
" Assess equipment function and reports malfunctions;
" Maintain a safe level of supplies;
" Other related duties as required.
Salary:
" NS - 31 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $41.79 - $51.66 per hour with a premium locum rate of an additional $25/hr. for hours working in the locum position. Locums must agree to work a minimum of fourteen (14) continuous days for this benefit to apply. Other applicable benefits will be paid in accordance with the RNUNL Collective Agreement.
For more information on the RN Locum Travel Premium Policy, please visit this link:
https://www.lghealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RN-Locum-Travel-Premium-Policy.pdf
Please visit this link to view the Locum Premium Policy FAQ:
https://www.lghealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Travel-Locum-Premium-Pay-FAQ.pdf
Hours of Work:
" Variable Hours; Variable Shifts.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000296S, to:
Human Resources Department
NLHS-Labrador-Grenfell Zone
St. Anthony, NL A0K 4S0
Tel: 709-454-0347
Apply online at https://www.careers.lghealth.ca/
Posting Date: May 14, 2024
Closing Date: May 23, 2024
CC: RNUNL
"If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit."