Community Health Registered Nurse I

Hours:

75 (8 hours; Days, Weekends, Evenings)

FLEXIBLE HOURS OF WORK COMMUNITY HEALTH ARTICLE *8.01 (c)

08:30-16:30 Hours; Monday-Friday; weekends and evenings may be required.

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

Competition Number: VAC0029528

Posted Date: 2026-09-25

Closing Date: 2026-10-05

Duties: Performs professional community health nursing work across the lifespan in clients’ homes, community clinics, and other community settings. Assesses individual needs, develops and coordinates care plans, and delivers nursing and support services that promote independence, maintain health and safety, and enable individuals to remain in their homes and community for as long as possible. Delivers acute nursing care in both home and clinic settings, including wound care, intravenous therapy, and other specialized nursing interventions, as well as care for individuals with acute, chronic, complex, and palliative care needs. Determines eligibility and facilitates access to community support services, including home support, long-term care, personal care home placement, and specialized services and supplies. Utilizes the assessment and placement single-entry process and collaborates with clients, families, caregivers, physicians, allied health professionals, and community partners to coordinate services and support continuity of care. Monitors and reassesses changing client needs and facilitates transitions between hospital, community, and residential care settings.

Required Qualifications: Graduation from an approved college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Nursing. Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is required. One year of Community Health nursing (Continuing Care and/or Public Health) experience is preferred. Applicants must also be prepared to demonstrate an ability to be self-directed and exercise independent nursing judgement in a community based environment with limited supervision. The incumbent is expected to work collaboratively with team members and community; assess community needs and assets; develop, implement and evaluate community health nursing programs and healthy public policy in a population health framework; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and apply basic computer skills as required, through an interview process. A valid driver's license is required. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is also 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.

Please Note: The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.

This position may be filled as per Employer/Union obligation under “Duty to Accommodate”. Any applicant who requires an accommodation must indicate so clearly through separate correspondence outlining the specifics of the accommodation required. Please note that prior to being considered for any accommodation, employees must meet the qualifications of the position for which they are applying.