Posted 11 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
SIGNALS
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse I (Float) for long-term care at Pleasant View Towers, a permanent role within the Eastern Urban Zone. The LPN provides nursing care, assists residents with daily living and personal care, and supervises Personal Care Attendants within the Resident Care Team. The posting states rotating 8- and 12-hour shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends, with pay of CAD 30.16 to 33.22 per hour under CG-29.
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care and assist residents with daily living
- Supervise and direct Personal Care Attendants
- Monitor resident outcomes and adjust care plans with the RN
- Collaborate with residents, families and the interprofessional team
Requirements summary:
- Approved Licensed Practical Nursing program completed
- Current LPN licensure with NL College of Nurses
- Current BLS certification
- Gerontology experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 30 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | LPN, BLS |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical Nursing |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,001 |
Job description
| Zone: Eastern Urban Zone Location: Pleasant View Towers Licensed Practical Nurse I (Float) Long Term Care Permanent, Full-time NAPE HS 08435FLT |
|---|
| Hours | 75 bi-weekly (8 hours, 12 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends) |
| Salary | CG-29 (CAD 30.16 - CAD 33.22 per hour which includes a negotiated wage adjustment) |
| Competition Number | VAC0030568 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-27 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | 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 and continuing practicing licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is required. 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. |
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