Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: LWHC - Labrador City - Labrador West Health Cen

Licensed Practical Nurse I
Labrador Grenfell Zone - PHW Cm Sp Per Car Hm Ns
Casual Call-In

Hours Variable Shifts, Standby, On-Call
Salary CGHSL29 (CAD29.62 - CAD32.62 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0004504
Posted Date 2024-11-29
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 standard of care to patients of Community Health/Ambulatory Care within Labrador-Grenfell Health. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards and reports to the Manager of Community Supports.

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;
• Successful completion of Breastfeeding Essentials or willingness to complete (within time frame designated by employer);
• Knowledge of computer skills and an ability to work with Meditech is an asset;
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to organize workload activities;
• Health Assessment and Medication administration courses required;
• Current driver's license and access to private vehicle;
• Completion of wound care course or willingness to complete within time frame designated by employer;
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties: (Includes, 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;
• Practice 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;
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team;
• Keep current with changes by monitoring communications (i.e. verbal, e-mail, communication book, etc.);
• Assists with continuing care (Homecare), Ambulatory Care clinic, and public health programs when required;
• Assesses and follows clients under the tenants of the BETTER program;
• Completes post discharge calls;
• Completes home visits when required;
• Acts as a preceptor for students and other staff when required;
• Assist in the lifestyle clinic;
• Provides personal client care as required and within scope of practice;
• Other related duties as travel may be required, may be required to work alone