Licensed Practical Nurse I
Closed
Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Forteau, NL
Licensed Practical Nurse I
Labrador Grenfell Zone - FT CHRONIC LTC
Temp Call-In
Hours Variable Shifts; Variable Hours;
Salary CGHSL29 of the Nape-HS Salary Scales $29.62 - $32.62 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance
Competition Number VAC0003467
Posted Date 2024-11-05
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 the Labrador South Health Centre. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LG Model of Nursing Clinical Practice and reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or equivalency;
- Graduation from an approved LPN Educational program;
- Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL);
- Successful completion of Breastfeeding Essentials or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by Employer);
- Knowledge of computer skills and an ability to work with computer programs is an asset;
- Completion of the Health Assessment Course;
- 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)
- Completes nursing assessment consistent with LPN scope of practice;
- Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans;
- Provides safe, competent, and ethical nursing care and make decisions within the LPN scope of practice;
- Uses 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;
- Maintains competency and updates 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;
- Keeps current with changes by monitoring communications (i.e. verbal, e-mail, communication book etc;
- Administers medication;
- Other related duties as required;
