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Registered Nurse I

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a permanent full-time Registered Nurse I for a float position in the Central Zone, prioritizing inpatient surgical services at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Lakeside Homes and the new Long-Term Care in Gander. The work covers complete nursing care on rotating 12-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends. Pay is $39.39 to $49.06 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide complete nursing care to clients at JPM, Lakeside Homes and Long-Term Care
  • Float to inpatient surgical services as a priority
  • Promote person- and family-centered care
  • Identify safety risks and implement improvements
  • Work as a member of an interdisciplinary care team

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
  • Current ARNNL registration
  • Current BLS certification
  • Health Assessment course completed or willingness to complete it
  • Proficiency in wound care, GI/GU care, pre/post-operative care and medication administration
  • Experience with orthopedic trauma care and patient-controlled analgesia

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Employer posting date
2026-11-11
First seen by our source
2026-11-12
Source record updated
2026-11-12

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Care home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsBLS, Certificate of Conduct
Background checkscriminal record
EducationProfessional degree (MD, JD…) (required)
Fields of studyNursing

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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HeadquartersSt. John's
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Job description
Zone: Central Zone
Location: JPM/LKH/LTC - James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre/Lakeside Homes/Long-Term Care, Gander

Registered Nurse I
Central Zone - JPM Nursing Relief
Permanent Full-time
NLNU
41174FLT
Hours75 (12 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Nights, Weekends)
SalaryNS28 (CAD39.39 - CAD49.06 per hour)
Competition NumberVAC0031085
Posted Date2026-11-12
Closing Date2026-11-22
Demands, duties, qualifications

Definition of Work:
This is a float position that is priority to inpatient surgical services. It is professional nursing work with responsibility to provide complete nursing care to clients at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, Lakeside Homes, and the New Long-Term Care. 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.

Required qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Current BLS certification for health care providers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• Completion of the Health Assessment course or willingness to complete next available course.
• 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.

• Demonstrated competency in working to the full scope of practice (as per the CRNNL and Central Zone’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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Wound Care Management, GI/GU care and management (ex: ostomy care, total parenteral nutrition, NG insertion and care), pre/post-operative care and management, and Medication Administration including IM, IV and subcutaneous injections.

Demonstrated proficiency/have experience with Wound Care Management (including negative wound pressure therapy), Orthopedic Trauma (ex: traction, cast care, external fixators), pre/post-operative care and management, and Medication Administration including IM, IV, subcutaneous injections, and patient controlled analgesia.
• Provide supportive post-operative oversight through partnership with patients, and the interdisciplinary team, as position includes a wide range of responsibilities

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