Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: St. Lewis Community Clinic

Regional Registered Nurse I
Labrador Grenfell Zone - STL OUTPATIENT/EMERGENCY
Permanent Full-time
55501POS
Hours
75 hours biweekly, variable shifts and On-Call as required

Salary
This is a RNUNL position. Regional Regional Nurse I - NS-33 ($46.33 to $57.45) classification, depending on experience credits, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance. Other benefits in accordance with the RNUNL Collective Agreement.

Financial incentives may be available and can be combined including:

• Signing bonus up to $16,000
• Come Home Incentive up to $60,000
• Possible Relocation Assistance and Support
• Student bursaries up to $20,000

Competition Number VAC0003699
Posted Date 2024-11-11
Closing Date Open until filled
Demands, duties, qualifications
About the Role:

The purpose of this position is to provide care primary care (preventative, health promotion, supportive, rehabilitative, and curative) and emergency services to clients The position offers an excellent opportunity to advance nursing knowledge and decision-making skills while managing a generalized primary health care program by working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. The Regional RN role includes components of clinical practice, education, consultation, and research and preceptorship. This position functions in accordance with the Labrador Grenfell Health's mission, vision and values.

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;
? 2 years' experience as an acute care nurse with preference for emergency care, ICU experience, regional or outpost nursing within the past five years;
? A satisfactory Code of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check.

In addition the following is preferred:

? Current certification in BCLS and/or First Aid;
? ACLS, TNCC, PALS, NRP and medevac course;
? Successful completion of the Breastfeeding Essentials Course or willing to complete during orientation
? A Class V Driver's license.

Duties (Include but not limited to):

? Arranging and conducting clinics for primary care purposes including assessing, diagnosing and prescribing in accordance with professional, provincial and organizational standards, policies and clinical practice guidelines;
? Coordinating treatment plans based on ongoing assessments, client and family response and outcomes, consulting with physician or nurse practitioner if required care is outside of provider's scope of practice and competencies;
? Dispenses medications in accordance with professional, provincial and organizational standards, policies and clinical practice guidelines;
? Coordinating medical follow-up (e.g referrals as appropriate; facilitating transition from hospital to community; and acting as a liaison between the client and various health care providers);
? Consults with the assigned physician and report to the On Site manager for administrative/management issues;
? Ensuring quality assurance standards are maintained ;
? Other duties as assigned (e.g. emergency on-call, medevacs, documentation of nursing workload measurement system, provide relief in other sites as required; in charge of health center as required );
? Participates in professional development and lifelong learning;
? Maybe required to work alone.

"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."