Zone: Central Zone
Location: BELL PLACE - Bell Place Community Health Centre, Gander
Licensed Practical Nurse I
Central Zone - HCS Personal Care Home Enhanced Core
Temporary Part-time (approximately one year)
45105JS2

Hours: 37.5 (8 hours; Days, On-Call, Weekends)

Salary: CGL29 (CAD30.16 - CAD33.22 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0012445

Posted Date: 2025-06-09

Closing Date: 2025-06-16

Definition of Work:

This position will function as a member of the Community Support team working with community health nurses, social workers, coordinators and community partners. Responsibilities include palliative care, health assessment, wound care and health maintenance / promotion in consultation and collaboration with the Registered Nurse. Applicants must be competent to work within a full scope of practice including health assessment, venipuncture, IV therapy and catheter care, and wound assessment and therapy. Other duties within the LPN scope of practice will be required. 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.

Physical 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 10-15lbs, regularly moves/lifts up to 50lbs; required to restrain/reposition/move/lift up to, or above, 50lbs with co-worker assistance and repetitively required to complete pushing/pulling with medium force (22-44lbsF).
• Constantly stands/walks. May work in awkward or cramped positions to assist with care. Work repetitively involves reaching/stretching, bending/twisting and repeated bouts of low-level postures such as squatting, crouching or stooping.
• Potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids and/or other contagion. May be exposed to patients/residents with potential risk for aggressive behavior.
• Work Environments present potential for exposure to scented/chemical products and/or other allergens within publicly accessible areas.

Required qualifications:

• Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• Graduation from a practical nursing program approved by Central Health.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador. Must be able to work at full scope of practice and demonstrate these skill sets.
• Two (2) years clinical experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Wound Care Management and Medication Administration including IM, IV, and Subcut Injections.
• Willingness to complete advanced education in:
• • Administration of immunizations.
  • CADD pump medication administration.
  • Advanced wound care including packing and negative pressure therapy.
  • Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative and End of Life Care
  • Other additional skill modules as available.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively working with support of the Community Supports team.
• Willing to work a flexible work schedule.
• A valid driver?s License.
• The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.

• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (ICARE)
• Demonstrated competency in working to the full scope of practice (as per the CLPNNL and Central Health?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 and support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes as required.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse for patients where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Completion of Central Health's Admissions Module for LPNs, or willingness to complete prior to commencement of the position.
• Completion of Central Health's Peripherally Inserted Catheters (PICC) Module for LPNs, or willingness to complete prior to commencement of the position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Wound Care Management and Medication Administration including IM, IV and subcutaneous injections.
• 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.