Registered Nurse IC
- NL, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
| Zone: Eastern Urban Zone Location: Health Science Centre Registered Nurse IC Surgery Program - 4NB General Surgery Temporary Full-time (until February 6, 2027, with possible extension) RNUNL 04598RP1 |
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| Hours | 75 bi-weekly (12-hour rotating, shift work; days, nights, weekends) |
| Salary | NS-31 (CAD43.48 - CAD53.74 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0028620 |
| Posted Date | 2026-08-31 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary Registered Nurses coordinate and participate in the delivery of holistic and supportive care to patients/clients/residents by assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the plan of care. This may include the provision of health promotion, curative, supportive, rehabilitative and palliative services. Registered Nurses may also provide professional supervision and direction or mentoring to the nursing care team while supporting other members of the interprofessional team to achieve safe and effective care of patients. As well, Registered Nurses ensure that documentation and nursing policies and practices are followed while working together with families to ensure the highest standard of care is provided. 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): Constantly moves/lifts up to 10 lbs., regularly moves/lifts up to 25 lbs. and occasionally is required to restrain/reposition/move/lift up to 30 lbs. Pushes/pulls up to medium force. Constantly stands/walks and works in awkward or cramped positions to assist with procedures. Constantly uses fine finger/precision, auditory, sensory and visual concentration to provide and conduct risk assessments, observe/monitor patients, to complete documents, follow directions, administer medications, etc. May be subject to time pressures/deadlines and subject to lack of control over work pace. Job Qualifications Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required. Current and continuing practicing licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. Please note that job offers will be made in accordance with Article 23.12 of the RNUNL Collective Agreement. |
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Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse IC at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care in general surgery, including monitoring patients and administering medications. The nurse will also document care, follow nursing policies, and work with families and the interprofessional team.
Requirements
Candidates need graduation from an approved nursing program and current, practising Registered Nurse licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses. A satisfactory record of work performance is also required.
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care planning and evaluation
- Medication administration
- Risk assessment
- Nursing documentation
- Patient monitoring
- Health promotion
- Palliative care
- Mentoring and supervision of nursing staff
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Family communication
- Time management
- Precision and fine motor skills
- Shift work
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- general surgery
- surgical nursing
- surgery program
- Health Science Centre
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- shift work
- rotating shifts
- temporary full-time
- medication administration
- patient assessment
- care planning
- nursing documentation
- interprofessional care
- hospital nursing
Licences and certifications
- RN
Fields of study
- Nursing