Zone: Central Zone
Location: LEW - Lewisporte Health Center, Lewisporte
Licensed Practical Nurse I
Central Zone - NHM Long Term Care
Temporary Part time (Approximately 12 months with possible extension)
NAPE HS
44927RP1

Hours: 37.5 (Other Shift, Shift Work; Evenings, Weekends)

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

Competition Number: VAC0016939

Posted Date: 2025-10-02

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Definition of Work:
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.

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.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Services corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Stewardship and Excellence (ICARE).
• 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.

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