Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

Licensed Practical Nurse I
Labrador Grenfell Zone - PHE PUBHLTH NUR 50
Temp Call-In
Hours Variable Shifts; Variable Hours;
Salary
CG-29 of the NAPE-HS Salary Scales, $29.62 to $32.62 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance

Competition Number VAC0001709
Posted Date 2024-10-08
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the Public Health nursing team to provide a high standard of care to clients through Public Health programs within Labrador-Grenfell Health. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards and reports the Manager of Public Health.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved LPN education program;
• Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL);
• Breastfeeding Course/Education, or willingness to complete within a timeframe designated by the employer;
• Successful completion of the Provincial Immunization Module or willingness to complete within timeframe designated by employer;
• Completion of wound care course or willingness to complete within time frame designated by employer;
• Strong computer skills required; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and knowledge of Meditech, SEINET, and CRMS considered an asset;
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
• Ability to work independently (in some cases alone) with minimal supervision required;
• Current driver's license and access to private vehicle required;
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties: (Included but not limited to)

• Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans in Public Health programs;
• Completes nursing assessments consistent with scope of practice;
• Provides safe, competent, and ethical nursing care, and makes decisions within the LPN scope of practice
• Practices independently according to professional and organizational standards;
• Documents according to professional and organizational standards;
• Maintains competency and updates knowledge by availing of educational opportunities;
• Keeps current with changes by monitoring communications (i.e., verbal, email, etc.);
• Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities;
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team;
• Completes home visits when required;
• Acts as a preceptor for students and other staff when required;
• Takes a lead role in the functioning of the vaccine depot, including but not limited to: ordering, receiving, and distributing vaccines, maintaining supplies (vaccine stock, vaccine fridge temperatures, and associated supplies), and engaging with designates throughout the region to plan and implement vaccine shipments;
• Provides education sessions and presentations to the public and in schools;
• Travel may be required; May be required to work alone;
• Other related duties as required

NLHS - Labrador-Grenfell Zone Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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