Licensed Practical Nurse I [Nl Health Services]

Location: St. Patrick's Mercy Home

Licensed Practical Nurse I (2 Positions) (Repost) (Revised)

SPM CUPE LPN/PCA

St. Pat's Mercy Home

Permanent, Full Time

FLT22927 and FLT22943

Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 and 12 hour shift work; days, nights, evenings, weekends, rotating) Salary CG 29 ($26.54 - $29.48 per hour)

The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:

• Relocation support
• Signing bonus up to $10,000
• Long Term Care Recruitment Bonus of $5,200
• Come Home incentive up to $50,000

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] Competition Number 2022001450 Posted Date 4 August 2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled

About Us

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.

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Job Summary

Licensed Practical Nurses are valuable members of the Resident Care Team in long-term care. They provide quality nursing care to residents by assisting in their daily living activities, providing personal care and promoting independent living. In long-term care, the LPN role is directed towards meeting the resident's physical, social and spiritual needs through partnerships with the resident, the resident's family and other members of the interprofessional team. The LPN as appropriat

Location: Pleasant View Towers-LTC

Licensed Practical Nurse I REVISED

6 Positions

Long Term Care

Permanent, Full Time

FLT07862, FLT08308, FLT08824, FLT21133, FLT23014, FLT23038

Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 and 12 hour shifts - days, nights, evenings weekends; rotating) Salary CG-29, ($26.54 - $29.48 per hour)

The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:

• Relocation support
• Long Term Care Recruitment Bonus of $5,200
• Signing bonus up to $10,000
• Come Home incentive up to $50,000

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] Competition Number 2022005945 Posted Date 4 August 2023 Closing Date Open until filled.

Job Summary

Licensed Practical Nurses are valuable members of the Resident Care Team in long-term care. They provide quality nursing care to residents by assisting in their daily living activities, providing personal care, and promoting independent living. In long-term care, the LPN role is directed towards meeting the resident's physical, social and spiritual needs through partnerships with the resident, the resident's family, and other members of the interprofessional team. The LPN as appropriate is accountable for the planning and supervision of care, within their scope of practice. They are accountable to provide support and direction to Personal Care Attendants, monitor resident outcomes, intervene if necessary, and reassess and adjust the plan of care or resident assignment as needed, in consultation with the Registered Nurse.

Long-term care settings are often complex. Residents have diverse needs resulting from such conditions as chronic illness and functional and cognitive impairments. This population includes frail or elderly adults, individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and/or individuals with mental illness. The work environment is fast paced with frequent contact with the public, residents, and other health professionals.

Job Demands

By Applying For This Job, You Acknowledge An Understanding That Regular Requirements And Demands Of This Job Include (but Are Not Limited To)

Regularly requires physical exertion and handling, moving, pushing, or pulling objects between 10 - 15 lbs and occasionally required to support, lift, or move patients/objects up to 30 lbs.

Regularly required to work in awkward cramped positions (bending/kneeling/stretching) and constantly standing and moving about.

Regularly pushes and pulls objects using light to medium forces and stands and walks.

Regularly requires visual concentration to give medications, read orders/referrals, patients' charts/document, observe and treat patients combined with time pressures and deadlines.

Job Qualifications

Successful completion of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing program.

Current licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL).

Current BLS certification is required.

Gerontology Experience Is Preferred.

Knowledge of seniors' issues and support best practice in gerontological care.

Ability to deal effectively with end-of-life issues.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

• The successful applicant must complete in house training in order to care for residents requiring mechanical ventilation at the first available opportunity.

Open to external applicants.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information For Recruitment Related Inquiries

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email [email protected] or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.