Job Description

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: LWHC - Labrador City - Labrador West Health Cen
Licensed Practical Nurse I
Labrador Grenfell Zone - PHW Cm Sp Per Car Hm Ns
Casual Call-In

Hours : Variable Shifts, Standby, On-Call

Salary : CGHSL29 (CAD29.62 - CAD32.62 per hour)

Competition Number : VAC0004504

Posted Date : 2024-11-29

Closing Date : Open until filled.

The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing team to provide standard of care to patients of Community Health/Ambulatory Care within Labrador-Grenfell Health. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards and reports to the Manager of Community Supports.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalency;
• Graduation from an approved LPN Educational program;
• Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Successful completion of Breastfeeding Essentials or willingness to complete (within time frame designated by employer);
• Knowledge of computer skills and an ability to work with Meditech is an asset;
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to organize workload activities;
• Health Assessment and Medication administration courses required;
• Current driver?s license and access to private vehicle;
• Completion of wound care course or willingness to complete within time frame designated by employer;
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties: (Includes, but not limited to)

• Completes nursing assessment consistent with scope of practice;
• Participates in the development, revision, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans;
• Provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care and make decisions within the LPN scope of practice;
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient plan of care;
• Practice independently according to professional and organizational standards;
• Documents according to professional and organizational standards;
• Maintain competency and update knowledge by availing of educational opportunities;
• Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities;
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team;
• Keep current with changes by monitoring communications (i.e. verbal, e-mail, communication book, etc.);
• Assists with continuing care (Homecare), Ambulatory Care clinic, and public health programs when required;
• Assesses and follows clients under the tenants of the BETTER program;
• Completes post discharge calls;
• Completes home visits when required;
• Acts as a preceptor for students and other staff when required;
• Assist in the lifestyle clinic;
• Provides personal client care as required and within scope of practice;
• Other related duties as travel may be required, may be required to work alone

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