Community Health Registered Nurse I

Zone: Eastern Rural Zone
Location: Clarenville Coish Place
Community Health Registered Nurse I
Community Support Program
Temporary Full-time (until November 13, 2026, with possibility of extension)
RNUNL
05044RP1

Hours: 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days, On-Call, Weekends)

Salary: NS30 (CAD41.99 - CAD52.26 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0020929

Posted Date: 2026-02-16

Closing Date: 2026-02-26

Job Summary
The Community Health Nurse I provides nursing services to individuals, families, groups and communities within a Population Health framework using the principles of Primary Health Care in a self-help framework and case management model of service delivery. The Community Health Nurse I translates knowledge from the health and social sciences to promote and support health and is responsible for the provision of care to individuals of all ages, living under various conditions and with a wide variety of associated social and health care needs. Community Health Nurses provide quality nursing care involving all aspects of public health nursing and/or home and community care nursing programs including community development, health promotion and protection, illness prevention, supportive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care and deliver these targeted interventions and programs where clients can best access them, including homes, schools, clinics and many other settings.

Effective practice is dependent upon collaboration with the client and family, a variety of health workers and other community-based personnel. This may be achieved as a member of interdisciplinary teams and committees.

This position requires an ability to observe and follow the established organizational policies and procedures, professional code of ethics and the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice. This position frequently works autonomously with limited supervision. Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent nursing judgment in a community-based environment is essential.

The Community Health Nurse I is required to work alone for extended periods of time and travel in a variety of weather and road conditions. They may be exposed to contagious diseases, various pets and animals, emotionally difficult or potentially violent situations, and hazardous substances.

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):
Occasionally required to lift or move educational materials, nursing supplies up to 25 lbs. and occasionally helping to reposition patients or lift children up to 50 lbs.
Regularly is required to sit at a computer, stand and/or walk during client visits and clinics and to drive motor vehicles to visit client homes and Personal Care Homes. There is an occasional requirement to work in awkward or cramped positions when administering needles.
Fine finger movements requiring precision and the use of hand tools when inserting needles and removing sutures is required on a regular basis.
Visual alertness is required when completing charting, assessing wound beds, performing physical assessments and mixing medication.
Sensory demands such as smell, is used to identify infected wounds, and touch is used for land marking injections and lumps.
Higher than normal levels of attentiveness are needed when mixing and administering medications.
There is occasional lack of control over the pace of work.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized post-secondary nursing education program with a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
A current practicing license with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) and BLS Certification is required.
One year of Community Health Nursing (Home and Community Care) experience is preferred.
Ability to be self-motivated and able to work both collaboratively and with a high degree of independence and initiative.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor Degree in Nursing must be willing to complete an approved/recognized post diploma/certificate program in Public Health/Community Health at the first available opportunity as determined by the employer. The successful applicant must successfully complete the post diploma/certificate program within the program's designated timeframe and will start work in the position upon successful completion. Funding to complete the program will be provided by NLHS.

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.

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