Zone: Central Zone

Location: Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre/Carmelite/GFW Long Term-Care, Grand Falls-Windsor

Licensed Practical Nurse I

Central Zone - CNF Nursing Float Staff

Permanent Full time

NAPE HS

44797FLT

Hours

75 (12 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Nights, Weekends)

Salary

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

Competition Number

VAC0029727

Posted Date

2026-10-01

Closing Date

Open until filled.

Demands, duties, qualifications

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 Demand:

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 a practical nursing program approved by NLHS
- Current BLS certification.
- Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated competency in working to the full scope of practice (as per the CLPNNL and NLHS policies and procedures) and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
- Completion of other skills and post basic competencies as required.
- Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes as required.
- Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse for patients where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Completion of NLHS Admissions Module for LPNs, or willingness to complete prior to commencement of the position.
- Completion of NLHS Peripherally Inserted Catheters (PICC) Module for LPNs, or willingness to complete prior to commencement of the position.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Wound Care Management and Medication Administration including IM, IV and subcutaneous injections.
- Consistent demonstration of NLHS corporate values; Innovation Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (I CARE)
- 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.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse I (Grand Falls-Windsor)
🏢 Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information
📍 Grand Falls-Windsor