Licensed Practical Nurse I

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; Carbonear; Presencial; CAD 42.000 - 46.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services seeks Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN I) for Carbonear General Hospital in the Rural Health program. The roles involve health assessment, medication administration, care planning, disease management, wound and end-of-life care, and potential mentoring of students and staff.

Candidates must have an approved LPN program, CLPNNL licensure, and current BLS certification. This is a temporary, call-in position with hours based on department needs.

Formación

• Successful completion of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing program is required.
• Current and continuing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL) is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently.
• A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct nursing care to patients within the LPN scope.
• Perform health assessments and monitor patient conditions.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document accordingly.
• Plan nursing care and contribute to disease management and wound care.
• Provide end of life care and mentoring to students or staff when needed.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independence

BLS certification

Educación

Licensed Practical Nursing program

CLPNNL licensure

Descripción del empleo

Zone: Eastern Rural Zone

Location:Carbonear General Hospital

Licensed Practical Nurse I (4 Positions)

Rural Health

Temporary, Call-In

NAPE HS

Hours Based on the needs of the department.

Salary CG-29 (CAD 30.16 - CAD 33.22 per hour which includes a negotiated wage adjustment)

Competition Number VAC0028580

Posted Date 2026-09-01

Closing Date Open until filled.

Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are valuable members of the interdisciplinary health care team. LPNs provide direct nursing care to predictable and unpredictable clients/patients/residents. The LPN I in the Rural Health Program working within their individual scope of practice is responsible for health assessment, medication administration, nursing care planning, disease management, wound care, end of life care, and may provide mentoring and direction to students and other staff.

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):

Regularly requires physical exertion and handling, moving, pushing or pulling objects between 10 - 15 lbs. and occasionally required to support, lift or move patients/objects up to 30 lbs.

Regularly required to work in awkward cramped positions (bending/kneeling/stretching) and constantly standing and moving about.

Regularly pushes and pulls objects using light to medium forces and stands and walks.

Regularly requires visual concentration to give medications, read orders/referrals, patients' charts/document, observe and treat patients combined with time pressures and deadlines.

Job Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing program is required.
• Current and continuing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL) is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently.
• A satisfactory record of work performance is required.