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Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse I

Posted Date:

2/9/2024

Closing Date:

2/16/2024

Functional Discipline:

PHC & Community Services

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse I, Permanent Full-Time
Nursing, New World Island Clinic, Summerford

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 the physician or NP. Primary responsibilities will be in the clinic setting. The LPNI may also be required to provide support to the Acute Care/LTC units at NDBMHC and other related duties as required. 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 high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
* 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 Central Health's corporate values; Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Stewardship and Quality.
* 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.

Hours of Work: 75 hours bi-weekly (Shift work may be required)
Salary: CG-29 ($29.09-$32.03)
Competition No.: P-2024000180-NWI
Closing Date: February 16, 2024

Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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