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Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse II

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

Temporary2+ years experience

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary call-in Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse II at Labrador Health Centre in Goose Bay. The role provides mental health and addiction screening, assessment, intervention and medication administration on the Mental Health Unit, with documentation and care planning as part of a multidisciplinary team. Pay is CAD 30.16 to 33.22 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance, with days, nights and weekends in the schedule.

Responsibilities:

Provide mental health and addiction screening, assessment and intervention
Administer medications and injections as ordered by psychiatrist or physician
Chart patient behaviour and responses
Develop and implement nursing care plans
Consult with the multidisciplinary team

Requirements summary:

LPN graduation from an approved program
Current College of LPNs of Newfoundland and Labrador registration
Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing certificate, or willingness to obtain
Two years multidisciplinary mental health experience preferred
Meditech and EMR skills an asset
Satisfactory certificate of conduct

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Source type not verified · nlhs

Employer posting date: 2025-06-24
First seen by our source: 2026-11-05
Source record updated: 2026-11-05

These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.

Job details

Seniority	Mid level
Department	Nursing & personal care
Experience	2+ years
Schedule	day, evening, weekends, overnight
Travel	air: none · ground: minimal
Work setting	Hospital or clinic
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · computer moderate
Languages	English
Licences & certifications	LPN registration, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labra, Advanced Studies in Mental Health Certificate, Canadian Nursing Association Psychiatric Nursing Certificate
Education	Trade certificate (required)
Fields of study	Practical Nursing

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Job description

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: LHC - Goose Bay - Labrador Health Centre Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse II Labrador Grenfell Zone - MH&A Combined Unit Temp Call-In

Hours	(; Days, Nights, Weekends)
Salary	CGHSL29 (CAD30.16 - CAD33.22 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance)
Competition Number	VAC0013322
Posted Date	2026-04-07
Closing Date	Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications	About the Role Reporting to the Manager of the Mental Health Unit, the primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing/mental health team to provide a high standard of care to the patients/families of the mental health unit. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining professional organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LGH model of nursing philosophy. Qualifications: ü Graduation from an approved LPN educational program ü Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador ü Advanced Studies in Mental Health Certificate OR Canadian Nursing Association Psychiatric Nursing Certificate, or willingness to obtain in a time frame deemed acceptable by the employer ü Two years work experience in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting preferred ü Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work with Meditech and EMR is an asset ü The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct. Duties: (Included but not limited to) ü Provides mental health & addiction screening, assessment, intervention, referral, and psychiatric rehabilitation services from a holistic view ü Develops, coordinates and/or delivers health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention activities ü Ensures that psychiatrist/ physician recommendations on treatment of patients are carried out; prepares and gives medication and injections according to psychiatrist/physician recommendations; charts patients’ behavior and responses ü Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans ü Provide safe, competent, and ethical nursing care and make decisions within the LPN scope of practice ü Practices independently according to professional and organizational standards ü Documents according to professional and organizational standards ü Consults with clients, psychiatrist, physician, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented, and monitored ü Other related duties as required, travel may be required, may be required to work alone.