Licensed Practical Nurse I
- NL, Canada
SalaryCG-29 (CAD 30.16 - CAD 33.22 per hour which includes a negotiated wage adjustment) Competition NumberVAC0028580 Posted Date2026-09-01 Closing DateOpen until filled. · Temporary
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Job details
- Pay
- SalaryCG-29 (CAD 30.16 - CAD 33.22 per hour which includes a negotiated wage adjustment) Competition NumberVAC0028580 Posted Date2026-09-01 Closing DateOpen until filled.
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Carbonear General Hospital Licensed Practical Nurse I (4 Positions) Rural Health Temporary, Call-In NAPE HS |
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| 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. |
More about this job
Responsibilities
The LPN I at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will assess patients, administer medications, plan nursing care and manage wounds and end of life care. The role may also mentor students and other staff.
Requirements
Candidates need completion of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing program, current CLPNNL licensure and current BLS certification. Strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and a satisfactory work record are also required.
Skills
- Health assessment
- Medication administration
- Nursing care planning
- Disease management
- Wound care
- End of life care
- Patient care
- Mentoring
- Interpersonal communication
- Independent work
- BLS
- Visual observation and charting
Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- practical nursing
- nursing care
- health assessment
- medication administration
- wound care
- end of life care
- disease management
- nursing care planning
- rural health
- BLS
- CLPNNL
- healthcare
- hospital
- temporary nursing
- call-in
- patient care
Licences and certifications
- CLPNNL licensure
- BLS
Fields of study
- Practical Nursing