Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Labrador Health Centre

Community Health Registered Nurse I/Ambulatory Care
Labrador Grenfell Zone - LHC POP HLTH CLINICS
Temporary Full-time
55256RP1
Hours
75 hours bi-weekly Variable Shifts

Flexible hours of work as per collective agreement plus standby coverage to accommodate Community Health & Home Care Nursing programs

Salary
NS-30 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $41.16 to $51.24 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance

Competition Number VAC0003906
Posted Date 2024-11-16
Closing Date Open until filled
Demands, duties, qualifications

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Manager of Community Supports and Community Nursing. The position assists with daily walk-ins, ambulatory care, home care nursing and Oncology where required. The incumbent must be committed to monitor safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

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;
? CNA certification in Community Health is an asset;
? One year of Community Health Nursing (Home and Community Care) experience is preferred;
? Current CPR;
? Cancer Care Chemotherapy Certification required or willingness to obtain within a timeframe identified by the employer
? A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver license and access to a private vehicle is a condition of employment
? Applicants must also be prepared to demonstrate an ability to be self-directed and exercise independent nursing judgment in an ambulatory based environment with limited supervision; work collaboratively with team members and community;
? Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
? Wound care management course completed or willingness to complete in a time frame identified by the employer;
? The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check;

Duties: (Included but not limited to)

? Works with individuals and colleagues in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating client focused ambulatory care wellness programs;
? Provides Breastfeeding support;
? Delivers professional nursing services to clients who are discharged from hospital or referred from the community who require nursing care, this would include wound care, veni-puncture, IV therapy etc.;
? Referrals for home support services to seniors and long term care placement;
? Monitors care of clients and reassess appropriateness of care plan through case co-ordination process;
? Co-coordinates the training, supervision, certification and re-certification of delegated nursing procedures to home support workers;
? Liaises with and completing referrals when required;
? Assists with palliative care program;
? Short Term Acute program;
? Participates in research, committees, program related activities and policy development as required;
? Maintains accurate electronic and hard copy records and submits reports and statistics as required;
? Maintains continuing education to remain current in the new methods and procedures;
? Assists in the orientation of new personnel and acts as a preceptor for students in , ambulatory care and Oncology;
? Provides coverage for Oncology when required;
? Provides coverage for Community Health Nurses and Ambulatory Care nurses regionally when required;
? May be required to work alone;
? Maybe required to do relief;
? Travel is required;
? Other related duties as required.

"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."