Regional Registered Nurse I
- NL, Canada
Full-time · Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time · Temporary
- Experience
- 2 years’ experience as an acute care nurse with preference for emergency care, ICU experience, regional or outpost nursing within the past five years.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: MARYHS - Mary's Harbour - Community Clinic Regional Registered Nurse I Labrador Grenfell Zone - MH OUTPATIENT/EMERGENCY Temporary Full-time NLNU 55498RP1 |
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| Hours | Variable shifts; on call is required |
| Salary | NS33 of the RNU Salary Scale (CAD47.26 - CAD58.60 per hour) plus applicable Labrador Allowance |
| Competition Number | VAC0025155 |
| Posted Date | 2026-05-26 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | About the Role: The purpose of this position is to provide care primary care (preventative, health promotion, supportive, rehabilitative, and curative) and emergency services to clients. The position offers an excellent opportunity to advance nursing knowledge and decision-making skills while managing a generalized primary health care program by working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. This position functions in accordance with the Labrador Grenfell Health's mission, vision and values. The Regional Registered Nurse I reports to the Regional Nurse II and Clinical Nurse manager. Qualifications: Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required. Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required. Completion of an Outpost Nursing Program or other education/certification (e.g health assessment course) is an asset. 2 years’ experience as an acute care nurse with preference for emergency care, ICU experience, regional or outpost nursing within the past five years. The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct. In addition, the following is required: Current certification in BCLS and/or First Aid. ACLS, TNCC, PALS, NRP and medevac course. Successful completion of the Breastfeeding Essentials Course or willing to complete during orientation. A Class V Driver’s license. Duties: (Included but not limited to) Arranging and conducting clinics for primary care purposes including assessing, diagnosing and prescribing in accordance with professional, provincial and organizational standards, policies and clinical practice guidelines. Coordinating treatment plans based on ongoing assessments, client and family response and outcomes, consulting with physician or nurse practitioner if required care is outside of provider’s scope of practice and competencies. Assessing clients’ needs leading to a continuum of appropriate services in public health & home/community care, including prenatal, healthy beginnings/long term care, child health, preschool, school health programs, wellness promotion, parenting, breastfeeding, travel and lifestyle clinics, routine immunization clinics, communicable disease surveillance, curative interventions, end of life care, rehabilitation, long term care support, support of family caregiver. Dispensing medications in accordance with professional, provincial and organizational standards, policies and clinical practice guidelines. Coordinating medical follow-up (e.g. referrals as appropriate; facilitating transition from hospital to community; and acting as a liaison between the client and various health care providers). Consulting with the assigned physician and report to the RN II for administrative/management issues. Ensuring quality assurance standards are maintained. Other duties as assigned (e.g. emergency on-call, documentation of nursing workload measurement system, provide relief in other sites as required. May be required to relieve the RN II. Participating in professional development and lifelong learning. May be required to work alone. |
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Responsibilities
The Regional Registered Nurse I will run primary care clinics and provide emergency care, assessing, diagnosing and prescribing for clients. The nurse coordinates treatment and follow-up, leads public health and community programs, dispenses medications and works within an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates need a nursing degree, current CRNNL licensure and two years of acute care experience, preferably in emergency, ICU or outpost nursing. Required certifications include BCLS or First Aid, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, NRP, medevac, a Class V driver's licence and a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Diagnosis
- Prescribing
- Medication dispensing
- Treatment planning
- Emergency care
- Primary health care
- Public health
- Immunization
- Breastfeeding support
- Health promotion
- Discharge and transition coordination
- Referral coordination
- Quality assurance
- Documentation
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Independent practice
- Acute care nursing
- Critical care
- Medevac
- ACLS
- TNCC
- PALS
- NRP
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- Primary care
- Emergency nursing
- Outpatient nursing
- Outpost nursing
- Rural nursing
- Community health
- Public health
- Nurse practitioner
- Medication dispensing
- On-call
- Labrador
- Clinic nursing
- Acute care
- Critical care
- ICU
- Immunization
- Health assessment
- Remote nursing
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- BCLS
- First Aid
- ACLS
- TNCC
- PALS
- NRP
- Medevac course
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Nursing