Licensed Practical Nurse I

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; Forteau; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse I for Labrador Grenfell Zone, based at Labrador South Health Centre in Forteau. This temporary call-in position offers eight-hour day shifts in a hospital/outpatient setting with responsibilities in assessment, care planning, and medication administration.

The successful candidate will hold an approved LPN diploma, current CLPNNL registration, CPR, GPA or willingness to complete, MOAB training, and basic computer

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work with computer programs is an asset.
• Completion of Health Assessment Course.
• Current CPR certification.
• GPA Course completed or willingness to complete.
• MOAB training completed or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessment within LPN scope of practice.
• Contributes to development and evaluation of nursing care plans.
• Provides safe, competent nursing care and makes decisions within LPN scope.
• Documents according to standards and maintains patient records.
• Keeps skills up to date and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Administers medication and works with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

LPN education program

CLPNNL registration

Health Assessment Course

CPR certification

GPA Course

MOAB training

Job description

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Labrador South Health Centre -FORTEAU
Licensed Practical Nurse I
Labrador Grenfell Zone - FT OUTPATIENT/EMERGENCY
Temp Call-In
NAPE HS

Hours (8 hours; Days)

Salary CGHSL29 (CAD30.16 - CAD33.22 per hour)

Competition Number VAC0029922

Posted Date 2026-10-07

Closing Date Open until filled.

Demands, duties, qualifications

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved LPN Educational program.
• Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL).
• Knowledge of computer skills and an ability to work with computer programs is an asset.
• Completion of the Health Assessment Course.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR).
• Completion of Gentle Persuasive Approach Course (GPA) or willingness to complete.
• Completion of, or willing to complete MOAB training.
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check.

Duties:

• Completes nursing assessment consistent with LPN scope of practice.
• Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
• Provides safe, competent, and ethical nursing care and make decisions within the LPN scope of practice.
• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient plan of care.
• 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.
• Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities.
• Represents nursing on various committees such as Nursing Unit Council and other committees as deemed necessary.
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team.
• Keeps current with changes by monitoring communications (i.e. verbal, e-mail, communication book etc.).
• Administers medication.
• Other related duties as required.