Job Description

Temporary, Full Time (until December 31, 2023 with possibility of extension)
23621TMP
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour day shifts)
Salary NS-30, ($35.74 - $44.38)
Competition Number 2023001079
Posted Date 28 July 2023
Closing Date 7 August 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Community Health Nurse I is a member of an interdisciplinary team providing services to the Personal Care Home (PCH) Program and residents. The Community Health Nurse completes regular visits to assigned personal care homes to assess their compliance with the Personal Care Home Program Provincial Standards; liaises with other team members, Eastern Health professionals and Service Newfoundland regarding these standards; works with personal care home operators to achieve compliance and provides appropriate residential care; provides educational in-services to PCH operators/staff, including but not limited to medication administration, documentation in PCH, incident reporting, and falls prevention; develops other appropriate educational in-services in consultation with the multidisciplinary team as required; investigates and responds to complaints related to personal care homes. Also provides case management services for residents of personal care homes including assessments, reassessment, transfer coordination, access to and authorization of eligible services. Work is performed in accordance with professional nursing standards and the policies of Eastern Health. Evening and/or weekend work may be required.

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):
Work demands occasionally result in fatigue requiring periods of rest, but strength and endurance is generally not required.
Occasionally lifts objects Regularly performs counselling sessions with clients and or family members with a requirement to sit for prolonged periods.
May require constant sitting for meetings, documentation, or computer research.
Constantly uses fine finger/precision, auditory, sensory and visual concentration to provide and conduct assessments, observe/monitor clients, provide feedback to clients and other health care providers and complete documentation.
A high level of attentiveness and vigilance is required when working alone and during counselling sessions to ensure safety or detect impending danger/harm to self or client.

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 experience is preferred.
Demonstrated 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.

Please note that job offers will be made in accordance with Article 23.12 of the RNUNL Collective Agreement.

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.

This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.

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