Various Positions including Acute Care, Long Term Care and Mental Health
Location: Sites Throughout NL Health Services

2025 RN New Graduates
Permanent, Temporary, Full-Time and Part-Time positions available

Hours B ased on the needs of the department.
Salary Based on the RNUNL Collective Agreement
Competition Number VAC0003774
Posted Date 2024-11-13
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary
Applications are invited for the position of Registered Nurse I with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services for various sites/ departments including Long Term Care and Acute Care.

Registered Nurses coordinate and participate in the delivery of holistic and supportive care to patients/clients/residents by assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the plan of care. This may include the provision of emergency, health promotion, curative, supportive, rehabilitative, and palliative services. They also provide professional supervision and direction to the nursing care team while supporting other members of the interprofessional team to achieve safe and effective care to residents. They ensure that documentation and nursing policies and practices are followed, and they work together with families to ensure the highest standard of patient/resident/client centered care is performed.

Labrador Grenfell Zone: Regional Registered Nurse I Mentorship Program

The Coastal Nurse Retention Program is designed to prepare the novice registered nurse or new nurse graduate to work in the expanded role of Regional Nurse in the Rural Community Clinics and Health Centres. The mentorship program can span from 6-12 months depending on the registered nurses experience, education and skills. Upon successful completion of the mentorship program the registered nurse will qualify to work as a Regional Nurse I throughout the coastal clinics.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

• Constantly moves/lifts up to 10 lbs, regularly moves/lifts up to 25 lbs and occasionally is required to restrain/reposition/move/ lift up to 30 lbs. Pushes/pulls up to medium force.

• Constantly stands/walks and works in awkward or cramped positions to assist with procedures.

• Constantly uses fine finger/precision, auditory, sensory and visual concentration to provide and conduct risk assessments, observe/monitor patients, to complete documents, follow directions, administer medications, etc.

• May be subject to time pressures/deadlines and subject to lack of control over work pace.

Job Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized School of Nursing.

• Practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL).

• Successful completion of the selection process;

• Receipt of references deemed satisfactory by NL Health Services, in accordance with NL Health Services policy on reference checks;

• Documentation confirming successful completion of program of study;

• Completion of NL Health Services pre-placement documentation which includes, but may not be limited to, a criminal records check and vulnerability sector check deemed satisfactory by NL Health Services, completion of privacy training and a submitted Oath of Confidentiality, and completion of NL Health Services pre-placement health assessment; and other training as required prior to your start date or during your orientation period based on the requirements of the position.

Potential Incentives, depending on Zone:

• Sign On Bonus - $5,000 to $18,000

• Bachelor of Nursing Bursary - $5,000 to $10,000

• Relocation Reimbursement

• Long Term Care Recruitment Bonus - $8,000

• Permanent Full-Time (PFT) Incentives - $5,000

• Bachelor of Nursing Practice Course Grant ($750 for each course) and Rural Nursing Student Incentive (up to $1,500) - https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/grantsfunding/bursaries/#nurs

• Rural Student Loan Forgiveness Program - https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/eligibility.html

• Labrador Benefit Agreement - https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/files/working-with-us-collective-agreements-labrador-benefits-agreement.pdf

To become a part of our team:please submit an up-to-date resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable. These positions are for all NL Health Services,
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please clearly identify on your resume, what zone/s you wish to apply too.