Registered Nurse I

Job Description

Location : Multi-Site : Primary Site, Burin Peninsula Health Centre

Registered Nurse I (Float) (Repost)

Rural Health

Temporary, Full-Time (until August 1, 2023, with possibility of extension)

REL03907

Hours 75 bi-weekly (12-hour shift work; days; nights; weekends; rotating) Salary NS-28 ($37.86 - $47.16 per hour) Competition Number 2022004367 Posted Date 8 February 2023 Closing Date Open until filled

About Us

Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people.

The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services.

At Eastern Health, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province.

To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary

Registered Nurses coordinate and participate in the delivery of holistic and supportive care to patients / clients / residents by assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the plan of care.

This may include the provision of emergency, health promotion, curative, supportive, rehabilitative and palliative services.

They also provide professional supervision and direction to the nursing care team while supporting other members of the interprofessional team to achieve safe and effective care to residents.

They ensure that documentation and nursing policies and practices are followed, and they work together with families to ensure the highest standard of patient / resident / client centered care is provided.

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) :

Constantly moves / lifts up to 10 lbs., regularly moves / lifts up to 25 lbs. and occasionally is required to restrain / reposition / move / lift up to 30 lbs.

Pushes / pulls up to medium force.

Constantly stands / walks and works in awkward or cramped positions to assist with procedures.

Constantly uses fine finger / precision, auditory, sensory and visual concentration to provide and conduct risk assessments, observe / monitor patients, to complete documents, follow directions, administer medications, etc.

May be subject to time pressures / deadlines and subject to lack of control over work pace.

Job Qualifications

Graduation from an approved / recognized school of nursing program is required.

A current practicing license with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required.

Current BLS for Health Care Providers Certification is required.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting, only applicants of the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted, and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit.

Please note that job offers will be made in accordance with Article 23.12 of the RNUNL Collective Agreement.

This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.

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 your up-to-date resume / cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications.

Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers 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 are happy to assist applicants requesting support during the process.

Please email [email protected] or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.