2024 New LPN Grads

Job Description

Location : Acute and Long Term Care Facilities throughout Eastern Health

2024 New LPN Grads

Hours Based on needs of the department Salary CG-29($26.54-$29.48) Competition Number GENERAL243 Posted Date 19 September 2023 Closing Date Open until filled

About Us

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.

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Job Summary

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are valuable members of the interdisciplinary health care team. They provide quality nursing care to residents by assisting in their daily living activities, providing personal care and promoting independent living. LPNs provide direct nursing care to stable and unstable clients / patients / residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN I works within his / her individual scope of practice and is responsible for health assessment, medication administration, nursing care planning, disease management, wound care, end of life care and may provide mentoring and direction to students and other staff. 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.

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 licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL).

Current BLS certification is required.

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.

Apply online at https : / / employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume / cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries :

Telephone : (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email : [email protected]. Applications / resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS : We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration / licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.