Zone: Western Zone
Location: Stephenville Crossing Community Health Office

Community Health Registered Nurse I
Western Zone - PH H/C Nsg SX
Temporary Full-time Until 3 October 2025, With Possibility of Extension
82155RP1
Hours
75 (8 hours; Days, Nights, Weekends, Evenings)

FLEXIBLE HOURS OF WORK COMMUNITY HEALTH ARTICLE *8.01 (c)

0830-1630 Hours; Monday to Friday. Flexible hours of work; May require evenings and weekends.

Salary NS30 (CAD41.16 - CAD51.24 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0003783
Posted Date 2024-11-18
Closing Date 2024-11-28
Demands, duties, qualifications Duties: Performs professional community health nursing work across the life span by carrying out community health programs and services in homes, schools, clinics, and other community settings. Assists and/or conducts assessment of community health needs and assets; provides nursing care and health promotion activities; and liaises with other community and professional personnel. Provides programs and services from preconception to school entry and conducts school health programs including a school health assessment, a provincial immunization program, and communicable disease programs. Provides acute, chronic and palliative nursing care services; monitors personal care homes; conducts provincial home support program and special assistance programs; and utilizes the assessment and placement single-entry process.

Qualifications: Graduation from an approved college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Nursing. Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador are required. One year of Community Health nursing (Continuing Care and/or Public Health) experience is preferred. Applicants must also be prepared to demonstrate an ability to be self-directed and exercise independent nursing judgement in a community based environment with limited supervision. The incumbent is expected to work collaboratively with team members and community; assess community needs and assets; develop, implement and evaluate community health nursing programs and healthy public policy in a population health framework; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and apply basic computer skills as required, through an interview process. A valid driver's license is required. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is also required.

Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor Degree in Nursing must be willing to complete an approved/recognized post diploma/certificate program in Public Health/Community Health at the first available opportunity as determined by the employer. The successful applicant must successfully complete the post diploma/certificate program within the program's designated timeframe and will start work in the position upon successful completion. Funding to complete the program will be provided by NLHS.

Please Note: The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.

This position may be filled as per Employer/Union obligation under "Duty to Accommodate". Any applicant who requires an accommodation must indicate so clearly through separate correspondence outlining the specifics of the accommodation required. Please note that prior to being considered for any accommodation, employees must meet the qualifications of the position for which they are applying.