Practical Nursing Graduates - General Posting

Zone: Central Zone
Location: CHA - Central Health Zone
Practical Nursing Graduates - General Posting
Central Zone - General Vacancies
Temp Call-In
EXTERNAL

Hours: (; )

Salary: UPGRADE (CAD0.00 - CAD0.00 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0020122

Posted Date: 2026-01-09

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Job Summary
Applications are invited for Licensed Practical Nurse I positions with NLHS for various sites/departments.

Work involves providing nursing care and treatment services for the physically ill, disabled and/or cognitively impaired clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 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..

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 10-15lbs, 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 (22-44lbs).
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.

Job Qualifications

Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Graduation from a practical nursing program approved by NLHS.
Current BLS certification.
Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Successful completion of the selection process;
Receipt of references deemed satisfactory by NL Health Services, in accordance with NL Health Services policy on reference checks;
Documentation confirming successful completion of program of study;
Completion of NL Health Services pre-placement documentation which includes, but may not be limited to, a criminal records check and vulnerability sector check deemed satisfactory by NL Health Services, completion of privacy training and a submitted Oath of Confidentiality, and completion of NL Health Services pre-placement health assessment; and other training as required prior to your start date or during your orientation period based on the requirements of the position.

Potential Incentives, depending on Zone:

Sign On Bonus - $5,000 to $18,000
Relocation Imbursement
Long Term Care Recruitment Bonus ? $5,200
Rural Student Loan Forgiveness Program - https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/eligibility.html
Labrador Benefit Agreement - https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/files/working-with-us-collective-agreements-labrador-benefits-agreement.pdf