Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital
Licensed Practical Nurse I
Labrador Grenfell Zone - JMG Chronic LTC
Permanent Full Time
55167POS
Hours 75 hours bi-weekly; variable shifts
Salary
CGHSL29 of the NAPE-HS salary scales $29.62 to $29.48 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Competition Number VAC0001516
Posted Date 2024-10-18
Closing Date Open Until Filled
Demands, duties, qualifications
The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing team to provide a high standard of care to the patients of Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital and John M Gray LTC. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LGH Model of Nursing Clinical Practice and reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from High School or equivalency;
- Successful completion of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
- Knowledge of computer skills and an ability to work with Meditech is an asset
- Breastfeeding education or willingness to complete within specified timeframe.
- The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
- Completes nursing assessment consistent with scope of practice
- Participates in the development, revision, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans;
- Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care and make decisions within the LPN scope of practice;
- Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient plan of care;
- Practices independently according to professional and organizational standards;
- Documents according to professional and organizational standards;
- Maintain competency and update knowledge by availing of educational opportunities;
- Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities
- Represents nursing on various committees such as Nursing Unit Council and other committees as deemed necessary
- Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team;
- Keep current with changes by monitoring communications (i.e. verbal, e-mail, communication book etc.);
- Administers medication
- Other related duties
Financial incentives that may be available, and can be combined, include:
- Student Bursaries up to $5,000
- Long-Term Care Recruitment Bonus of $5,200
- Labrador Grenfell Sign On Bonus up to $16,000
- Possible Relocation assistance and support
A Return in Service is required to avail of incentives.
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