Licensed practical nurse I
Eastern Health’s Long Term Care department based in St. John’s, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Licensed practical nurse I. Eastern Health’s Long Term Care department focuses on providing quality care and support to individuals with complex health needs. It offers long-term residential care services tailored to the needs of elderly and vulnerable populations. By adhering to best practices and regulatory standards, it maintains a reputation for excellence in long-term care services within its community. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Eastern Health
Department: Long Term Care
Position: Licensed practical nurse I
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $29.09 – $32.03 hourly
Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time
Location: 105 Torbay Rd, St. John’s, NL A1A 2G9, Canada
Work Location: The Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge
Shift: Days, Nights, Weekends and Rotating (12 and 8-hour shifts and 75 bi-weekly)
Job ID: 01907POS
Competition Number: 2024001127
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have successful completion of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing program
Experience: Candidates should have gerontology experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be regularly capable of physical exertion and handling, moving, pushing, or pulling objects weighing between 10 – 15 lbs, and occasionally required to support, lift, or move patients/objects up to 30 lbs
- The candidates should be regularly required to work in awkward cramped positions (bending/kneeling/stretching) and constantly standing and moving about
- The candidates should regularly push and pull objects using light to medium forces and be able to stand and walk
- The candidates should regularly require visual concentration to give medications, read orders/referrals, patients’ charts/documents, observe and treat patients combined with time pressures and deadlines
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess current licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL)
- The candidates should hold current BLS certification and demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently
- The candidates should have knowledge of seniors’ issues and support best practices in gerontological care
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with end-of-life issues and exhibit demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
- The candidates should have a demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships
- The candidates should have a satisfactory record of work performance
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide quality nursing care to residents by assisting in their daily living activities, providing personal care, and promoting independent living
- The candidates should be able to meet 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 candidates should be able to plan and supervise care within their scope of practice
- The candidates should be able to provide support and direction to Personal Care Attendants
- The candidates should be able to monitor resident outcomes and intervene if necessary
- The candidates should be able to reassess and adjust the plan of care or resident assignment as needed, in consultation with the Registered Nurse
- The candidates should be able to work in a complex long-term care setting with diverse resident needs, including chronic illness, functional and cognitive impairments, frail or elderly adults, individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, and/or individuals with mental illness
- The candidates should be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with frequent contact with the public, residents, and other health professionals
Benefits:
- The candidates will get signing bonus up to $10,000, come home incentive up to $50,000, long term care recruitment bonus of $5,200, bursary up to $5,000, and relocation support
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!