About this role
Zone: Central ZoneLocation: HBH - Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre, Harbour BretonLicensed Practical Nurse ICentral Zone - HBH I.P. Acute CareTemp Call-InHours: (Shift Work; Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends)Salary: CGL29 (CAD30.16 - CAD33.22 per hour)Competition Number: VAC0010767Posted Date: 2025-04-30Closing Date: Open until filled.
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 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 10-15lbs, 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 Central Health.?
- Current BLS certification.?
- Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.?
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.?
- Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and 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.
Preferred Qualifications:?
- Experience in licensed practical nursing.