Registered Nurse I
- NL, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Central Zone Location: JPM/LKH/LTC - James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre/Lakeside Homes/Long-Term Care, Gander Registered Nurse I Central Zone - JPM Nursing Relief Permanent Full-time NLNU 41174FLT |
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| Hours | 75 (12 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Nights, Weekends) |
| Salary | NS28 (CAD39.39 - CAD49.06 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0031085 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-12 |
| Closing Date | 2026-11-22 |
| Demands, duties, qualifications |
Definition of Work:
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. • Demonstrated competency in working to the full scope of practice (as per the CRNNL and Central Zone’s 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. • Demonstrated proficiency in Wound Care Management, GI/GU care and management (ex: ostomy care, total parenteral nutrition, NG insertion and care), pre/post-operative care and management, and Medication Administration including IM, IV and subcutaneous injections. Demonstrated proficiency/have experience with Wound Care Management (including negative wound pressure therapy), Orthopedic Trauma (ex: traction, cast care, external fixators), pre/post-operative care and management, and Medication Administration including IM, IV, subcutaneous injections, and patient controlled analgesia.
• Provide supportive post-operative oversight through partnership with patients, and the interdisciplinary team, as position includes a wide range of responsibilities |
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse I at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will provide complete nursing care across several Gander sites, covering surgical and post-operative patients as needed. The nurse will promote person- and family-centered care and help keep patients and staff safe.
Requirements
Candidates need a nursing degree from an accredited school, current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador, and current BLS certification. Strong skills in wound care, GI/GU care, pre- and post-operative care, and IM, IV and subcutaneous medication administration are required.
Skills
- Wound care management
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- Orthopedic trauma care
- Traction care
- Cast care
- External fixator care
- Pre-operative care
- Post-operative care
- Ostomy care
- Total parenteral nutrition
- NG tube insertion and care
- GI/GU care
- IM injections
- IV medication administration
- Subcutaneous injections
- Patient-controlled analgesia
- Medication administration
- Health assessment
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Patient safety
- Person- and family-centered care
- Basic Life Support
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- nursing
- float nurse
- surgical nursing
- inpatient surgery
- post-operative care
- wound care
- negative pressure wound therapy
- orthopedic trauma
- traction
- cast care
- external fixators
- ostomy care
- total parenteral nutrition
- NG insertion
- IV medication administration
- patient-controlled analgesia
- long-term care
- Gander
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- BLS
- Certificate of Conduct
Tools
- negative pressure wound therapy
- external fixators
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Nursing