Job Description

Location: Clarenville Coish Place

Community Health Registered Nurse I
Home and Community Care Program
Permanent, Full-Time
05044POS
Hours 0-150 hours in a four-week period (this position usually works 75 hours bi-weekly; 8 hour shifts, days, evenings, weekends, on-call required).
Salary NS-30 ($35.74 - $44.38 per hour)
Competition Number 2023002025
Posted Date 29 March 2023
Closing Date 8 April 2023

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

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 is 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.

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.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health 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 Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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