Posted 7 months ago
Licensed Practical Nurse I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary full-time Licensed Practical Nurse I for about one year at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre's Long Term Care unit, working rotating 8 and 12 hour shifts across days, nights, evenings and weekends at CAD 30.16 to 33.22 per hour. The role provides nursing care and treatment to physically ill, disabled and cognitively impaired clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including medication administration and wound care. Heavy lifting, constant standing and exposure to bodily fluids are part of the work.
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care and treatment to long term care clients
- Administer medications, including IM, IV and subcutaneous injections
- Manage wound care
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team
- Promote safety and person- and family-centred care
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from an approved practical nursing program
- Current BLS certification
- Current CLPNNL registration
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in wound care and medication administration
- Satisfactory RCMP or police certificate of conduct
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
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 | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CLPNNL registration, BLS |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| 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 | 989 |
Job description
| Zone: Central Zone Location: BVP - Baie Verte Peninsula Health Center, Baie Verte Licensed Practical Nurse I Central Zone - BVP Long Term Care Temporary Full-time (Approximately one year) NAPE HS 45030RP1 |
|---|
| Hours | 75 (12 hours, 8 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends) |
| Salary | CGL29 (CAD30.16 - CAD33.22 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0023096 |
| Posted Date | 2026-04-06 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition 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 Newfoundland Health Services. • Current BLS certification. • Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador. • Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills. • Demonstrated competency in working to the full scope of practice (as per the CLPNNL and Central Health’s policies and procedures) and standards of care relevant to designated client population. • Completion of other skills and post basic competencies as required. • Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes as required. • Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse for patients where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses. • Demonstrated proficiency in Wound Care Management and Medication Administration including IM, IV and subcutaneous injections. • Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: 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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