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licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Licensed Practical Nurse I
Posted on November 23, 2024 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Carbonear General Hospital Licensed Practical Nurse I (Subject to classification review) Surgery Program - 2 nd floor Surgery Clinics (General Surgery & Orthopedics) Temporary Full-time (Until March 31, 2025 with possibility of extension) 28453TMP Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days) Salary CG-29 ($29.62 - $32.62 per hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment) Competition Number VAC0003454 Posted Date 2024-11-22 Closing Date 2024-11-29 Demands, duties, qualifications Job Summary Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are valuable members of the interdisciplinary health care team. LPNs provide direct nursing care to stable and unstable clients/patients/residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN I in the Surgery Program works within their individual scope of practice is responsible for health assessment, medication administration, nursing care planning, disease manageme nt, wound care, assisting the physician with bedside surgical procedures, orthopedic casting , and may provide mentoring and direction to students and other staff. 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 is required. Current and continuing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL) is required. Incumbent must have or be willing to complete, Advanced training in Orthopedic care for LPN's. Current BLS certification is required.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.Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit.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.- LocationCarbonear, NL
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$29.62HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2126063
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