Job Description

Community Health Nurse I - Ambulatory Care
Temporary Full Time
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
(PCN: 55257RP1)

Reporting to the Regional Manager of Community Supports and Community Nursing, this position assists with daily walk-ins, Ambulatory Care, Home Care Nursing and Oncology where required. The incumbent must be committed to monitor safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Qualifications:

" Graduation from an approved/recognized School of Nursing program is required;
" Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required;
" CNA certification in Community Health is an asset;
" One year of Community Health Nursing (Home and Community Care) experience is preferred;
" Current CPR;
" Cancer Care Chemotherapy Certification required or willingness to obtain within a timeframe identified by the employer;
" A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver license and access to a private vehicle is a condition of employment;
" Applicants must also be prepared to demonstrate an ability to be self-directed and exercise independent nursing judgment in an ambulatory based environment with limited supervision; work collaboratively with team members and community;
" Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check;
" Wound care management course completed or willingness to complete in a time frame identified by the employer;

Duties: (Includes, but not limited to)

" Works with individuals and colleagues in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating client focused ambulatory care wellness programs;
" Provides Breastfeeding support;
" Delivery of professional nursing services to clients who are discharged from hospital or referred from the community who require nursing care; this would include wound care, veni-puncture, IV therapy etc.;
" Referrals for home support services to seniors and Long Term Care placement;
" Monitoring care of clients and reassess appropriateness of care plan through case co-ordination process;
" Co-coordinating the training, supervision, certification and re-certification of delegated nursing procedures to home support workers;
" Liaising with and completing referrals when required;
" Assists with Palliative Care program;
" Short Term Acute program;
" Participates in research, committees, program related activities and policy development as required;
" Maintains accurate electronic and hard copy records and submits reports and statistics as required;
" Maintains continuing education to remain current in the new methods and procedures;
" Assists in the orientation of new personnel and acts as a preceptor for students in Ambulatory Care and Oncology;
" Provides coverage for Oncology when required;
" Provides coverage for Community Health Nurses and Ambulatory Care nurses regionally when required;
" May be required to work alone; may be required to do relief;
" Travel is required;
" Other related duties as required;

Salary:

" NS - 30 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $40.36 to $50.24 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance;

Hours of Work:

" 75 hours bi-weekly Variable Shifts
" Flexible hours of work as per collective agreement plus standby coverage to accommodate Community Health & Home Care Nursing programs;

"If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Labrador Grenfell Zone 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 Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit."

NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2023000554N