Licensed Practical Nurse I
- NL, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Zone: Central Zone Location: Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre/Carmelite/GFW Long Term-Care, Grand Falls-Windsor Licensed Practical Nurse I Central Zone - CNF Nursing Float Staff Permanent Full-time NAPE HS 44799FLT |
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| Hours | (12 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Nights, Weekends) |
| Salary | CGL29 (CAD30.16 - CAD33.22 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0029729 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-01 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of Work: Work involves providing nursing care and treatment services for the physically ill, disabled and/or cognitively impaired clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. Physical Demand: By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): • Constantly moves/lifts up to 10-15lbs, regularly moves/lifts up to 50lbs; required to restrain/reposition/move/ lift up to, or above, 50lbs with co-worker assistance. And repetitively required to complete Pushing/pulling with medium force (22-44lbsF). • Constantly stands/walks. May work in awkward or cramped positions to assist with care. Work repetitively involves reaching/stretching, bending/twisting and repeated bouts of low level postures such as squatting, crouching or stooping. • Potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids and/or other contagion. May be exposed to patients/residents with potential risk for aggressive behavior. • Work Environments present potential for exposure to scented/chemical products and/or other allergens within publicly accessible areas. Required qualifications: • Graduation from a practical nursing program approved by NLHS • Current BLS certification. • Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador. • Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills. • Demonstrated competency in working to the full scope of practice (as per the CLPNNL and NLHS policies and procedures) and standards of care relevant to designated client population. • Completion of other skills and post basic competencies as required. • Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes as required. • Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse for patients where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses. • Completion of NLHS Admissions Module for LPNs, or willingness to complete prior to commencement of the position. • Completion of NLHS Peripherally Inserted Catheters (PICC) Module for LPNs, or willingness to complete prior to commencement of the position. • Demonstrated proficiency in Wound Care Management and Medication Administration including IM, IV and subcutaneous injections. • Consistent demonstration of NLHS corporate values; Innovation Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (I CARE) • A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. • A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority. |
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse I will provide nursing care and treatment to physically ill, disabled or cognitively impaired clients under a Registered Nurse. The role promotes person- and family-centred care, works within an interdisciplinary team, and helps keep patients and workers safe.
Requirements
Candidates need graduation from an NLHS-approved practical nursing program, current BLS and College of LPNs of Newfoundland and Labrador registration, and proven skill in wound care and medication administration including IM, IV and subcutaneous injections. Interpersonal skills, competence to full LPN scope, and willingness to complete NLHS admissions and PICC modules are also required.
Skills
- Wound care management
- Medication administration
- Intramuscular injection
- Intravenous therapy
- Subcutaneous injection
- PICC line care
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Patient assessment
- Person-centred care
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient and resident safety
- Infection control
- Patient lifting and repositioning
- Shift work flexibility
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- practical nursing
- float nurse
- nursing float pool
- BLS
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses
- wound care
- medication administration
- IM injection
- IV therapy
- subcutaneous injection
- PICC
- rotating shifts
- long-term care
- acute care
- patient safety
- person-centred care
- interdisciplinary team
- Grand Falls-Windsor
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse registration (College of Licensed Practical Nurses of N
- BLS
- PICC certification
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Practical Nursing