licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Chancellor Park; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursing home in St. John's is seeking a full-time practical nurse. The role involves providing nursing services based on patient assessments, educating patients and their families about health and safety, and monitoring patient progress. Candidates must have a college diploma, complete the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination, and possess a BCLS certificate. This position offers competitive hourly pay with no remote options.

Benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off for volunteering or personal days

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province.
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and health education to individuals and families.
• Provide nursing services based on patient assessment.
• Monitor patients' progress and consult healthcare team.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Flexibility

Organized

Accurate

Education

College diploma or certificate

Job description

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Job details

• Location: St. John's, NL A1B 4N6
• Salary: 30.21 hourly / 75 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of the healthcare team

Credentials

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Paramedical services coverage
• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-06

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