Zone: All Zones
Location: Sites Throughout NL Health Services

Practical Nursing Graduates - General Posting
General Vacancies
General Vacancies
Various Positions including Acute Care, Long Term Care and Mental Health?
Permanent, Temporary, Full-Time and Part-Time positions available

Hours Based on the needs of the department
Salary CGCU29(CAD29.62- CAD32.62 per hour) which includes a negotiated wage adjustment
Competition Number VAC0004755
Posted Date 2025-01-21
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary

Applications are invited for Licensed Practical Nurse I positions with NLHS for various sites/departments.

Work involves providing nursing care and treatment services for the physically ill, disabled and/or cognitively impaired clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements..

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 10-15lbs, regularly moves/lifts up to 50lbs; required to restrain/reposition/move/ lift up to, or above, 50lbs with co-worker assistance. and Repetitively required to complete Pushing/pulling with medium force (22-44lbs).
• Constantly stands/walks. May work in awkward or cramped positions to assist with care. Work repetitively involves reaching/stretching, bending/twisting and repeated bouts of low level postures such as squatting, crouching or stooping.
• Potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids and/or other contagion. May be exposed to patients/residents with potential risk for aggressive behavior.
• Work Environments present potential for exposure to scented/chemical products and/or other allergens within publicly accessible areas.

Job Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• Graduation from a practical nursing program approved by NLHS.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• 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
• Relocation Imbursement
• Long Term Care Recruitment Bonus - $5,200
• 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