Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Labrador City
Licensed Practical Nurse I
Labrador Grenfell Zone - Community Health/Ambulatory Care
Temp Call-In
Hours: Variable Shifts (8 hours; Days, Weekends)
Salary: CGHSL29 (CAD29.62 - CAD32.62 per hour) plus applicable Labrador Allowance
Competition Number: VAC0008632
Posted Date: 2025-03-12
Closing Date: 2025-03-18
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