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Licensed Practical Nurse I

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

Temporary
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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary call-in Licensed Practical Nurse for acute care at Harbour Breton. The work is nursing care and treatment under the direction of a Registered Nurse, with a focus on person- and family-centred care and safety. Pay is CAD 30.16 to 33.22 per hour across rotating days, nights, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide nursing care and treatment to ill, disabled or cognitively impaired clients
  • Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse
  • Promote person- and family-centred care
  • Improve worker and patient safety by identifying risks

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from a practical nursing program approved by Central Health
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Satisfactory RCMP or police certificate of conduct
Source and dates

Source type not verified · nlhs

Employer posting date
2025-04-29
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsLicensed Practical Nurse registration, BLS
Background checkscriminal record
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyPractical Nursing

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Job description
Zone: Central Zone
Location: HBH - Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre, Harbour Breton

Licensed Practical Nurse I
Central Zone - HBH I.P. Acute Care
Temp Call-In
Hours(Shift Work; Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends)
SalaryCGL29 (CAD30.16 - CAD33.22 per hour)
Competition NumberVAC0010767
Posted Date2025-04-30
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualificationsDefinition of Work:
Work involves providing nursing care and treatment services for the physically ill, disabled and/or cognitively impaired clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Physical Demands:
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
• Constantly moves/lifts up to 10-15lbs, regularly moves/lifts up to 50lbs; required to restrain/reposition/move/lift up to, or above, 50lbs with co-worker assistance and repetitively required to complete pushing/pulling with medium force (22-44lbsF).
• Constantly stands/walks. May work in awkward or cramped positions to assist with care. Work repetitively involves reaching/stretching, bending/twisting and repeated bouts of low-level postures such as squatting, crouching or stooping.
• Potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids and/or other contagion. May be exposed to patients/residents with potential risk for aggressive behavior.
• Work Environments present potential for exposure to scented/chemical products and/or other allergens within publicly accessible areas.

Required qualifications:
• Graduation from a practical nursing program approved by Central Health.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (I CARE)
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in licensed practical nursing.

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