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
Temp Call-In

Hours Variable Shifts/Hours (Shift Work; Days, Evenings)
Salary CGHSL29 (CAD29.62 - CAD32.62 per hour) plus applicable Labrador Allowance
Competition Number VAC0001195
Posted Date 2024-12-03
Closing Date 2024-12-09
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:(Included 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