Job Description
Personal Care Attendant
New Graduate Opportunities in Labrador Grenfell Zone
Permanent Full-Time, Temporary Full Time and Part Time, Call In Positions
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. Please visit www.NLHealthServices.ca for more information.
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to work as a member of a nursing team under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse providing a high standard of care to patients at the Long Term Care and in accordance with the LGH Model of Nursing Clinical Practice. The employee is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for clients, families, co-workers and themselves and reports to the Resident Care Manager.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from High School or equivalency;
" Successful completion from a recognized Personal Care Program of equivalent;
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" Breastfeeding education or willingness to complete within specified timeframe.
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Providing nursing care to patients
" Responds to emergency and situation and codes;
" Assist with the orientation of new staff
" Documents according to organizational policies and unit guidelines;
" Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities;
" Transports clients and specimens
" Other related duties as required
Salary:
" CG-24 of the NAPE-HS salary scales $22.41 to $24.69 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance
Incentives, subject to eligibility requirements:
" Signing Bonuses up to $16,000
" Long-Term Care Recruitment Bonus of $4,300
" Bursaries Available up to $5,000
" Relocation Assistance
Posting Date: September 21, 2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
cc: NAPE HS