NL Health Services
Location
Labrador City, NL | Canada
Job description
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse I
Population Health
Temporary Call In
Location: Labrador Health Centre
The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the Public Health nursing team to provide a high standard of care to clients through Public Health programs within Labrador-Grenfell Health. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards and reports the Manager of Public Health.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from an approved LPN education program;
" Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL);
" Breastfeeding Course/Education, or willingness to complete within a timeframe designated by the employer;
" Successful completion of the Provincial Immunization Module or willingness to complete within timeframe designated by employer;
" Completion of wound care course or willingness to complete within time frame designated by employer;
" Strong computer skills required; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and knowledge of Meditech, SEINET, and CRMS considered an asset;
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" Ability to work independently (in some cases alone) with minimal supervision required;
" Current driver's license and access to private vehicle required;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans in Public Health programs;
" Completes nursing assessments consistent with scope of practice;
" Provides safe, competent, and ethical nursing care, and makes decisions within the LPN scope of practice
" Practices independently according to professional and organizational standards;
" Documents according to professional and organizational standards;
" Maintains competency and updates knowledge by availing of educational opportunities;
" Keeps current with changes by monitoring communications (i.e., verbal, email, etc.);
" Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities;
" Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team;
" Completes home visits when required;
" Acts as a preceptor for students and other staff when required;
" Takes a lead role in the functioning of the vaccine depot, including but not limited to: ordering, receiving, and distributing vaccines, maintaining supplies (vaccine stock, vaccine fridge temperatures, and associated supplies), and engaging with designates throughout the region to plan and implement vaccine shipments;
" Provides education sessions and presentations to the public and in schools;
" Travel may be required; May be required to work alone;
" Other related duties as required
Salary:
" CG-29 of the NAPE-HS salary scales, $26.54 to $29.48 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Hours of Work:
" Variable Hours, Variable Shifts
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2023000239N
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$26.54 - $29.48 per hour
