Job Description
Various Positions including Acute Care, Long Term Care and Mental Health
Location : Acute and Long Term Care Facilities throughout Western Zone
2024 RN New Graduates
Permanent, Temporary Full and Part Time positions available
Hours Based on the needs of the department
Salary NS-28 ($33.64 - $41.65 per hour)
Competition Number WH- 2023001275
Posted Date 25 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
Applications are invited for the position of Registered Nurse I with Western Health for various sites / departments including Long Term Care and Acute Care.
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 prlong-termJob 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 a recognized School of Nursing.
Practicing licensure with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (ARNNL).
Current acute care and / or long term care experience 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, only applicants of the Western 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.
Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Applicants are responsible for providing a copy of their resume, a copy of their high school and practical nursing diplomas, proof of registration, and the names of two employment references. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.
To apply, go to https : / / employment.westernhealth.nl.ca. If you are having issues when using eRecruit, please email [email protected]. Note : This email address does not accept applications.
Thank you for your interest in Western Health. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.