Licensed Practical Nurse

Location

Newfoundland & Labrador | Canada

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Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse
(2 Positions)
Temporary Call In
Location: St. Anthony, NL

The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing team to provide a high standard of care to the patients at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LGH Model of Nursing Clinical Practice and reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications:

" Graduation from high school or equivalency;
" Graduation from an approved LPN education program;
" Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL);
" Breastfeeding course/education;
" Knowledge of computer skills and an ability to work with Meditech is an asset;
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check;

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

" Completes nursing assessment consistent with scope of practice;
" Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans;
" Provides safe, competent, and ethical nursing care and make decisions within the LPN scope of practice;
" Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient plan of care;
" 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;
" Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities;
" Represents nursing on various committees such as Nursing Unit Council and other committees as deemed necessary;
" Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team;
" Keeps current with changes by monitoring communications (i.e. verbal, e-mail, communication book etc.);
" Administers medication;
" Other related duties as required.

Salary:

" CG-29 of the NAPE-HS salary scales, $26.54 to $29.48 per hour

Hours of Work:

" Variable Shifts; Variable Hours

Labrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer;
Labrador-Grenfell Health is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization;

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition # 2023000093S

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$26.54 - $29.48 per hour