Registered Nurse IC - Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada - NL Health Services

Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse IC - Surgical Services
Permanent Full Time
Location: Happy Valley - Goose Bay, NL
(PCN: 56089POS)

The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the perioperative team to provide specialized nursing care within Surgical Services at the Labrador Health Centre. The Registered Nurse is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards while practicing in accordance with the LG Model of Clinical Nursing Practice and reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications:

" Graduation from an approved/recognized school of nursing program is required;
" Current and continuing practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required;
" Surgical Services Education Program or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by employer);
" Successful completion of NRP,ACLS,TNCC, or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by employer);
" Breastfeeding education/course;
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" Preference will be given to the candidate with current OR experience and/or a recognized post basic course;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check;

Duties: (Include but not limited to)

" Provides safe nursing care to clients in the Endoscopy and Surgical Suites, and Day Surgery;
" Completes an accurate record of care throughout the client's stay in Surgical Services;
" Completes inventory of unit narcotics and controlled drugs;
" Be familiar with the operation of the equipment in the Endoscopy and Operating Suites, and Day Surgery;
" Assesses equipment function and report malfunctions;
" Maintaisn a safe level of supplies;
" Other related duties as required.

Salary:

" NS-31 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $41.79 to $51.66 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.

Financial incentives that may be available, and can be combined, include:

" Student Bursaries up to $10,000
" Come Home Year Incentive up to $50,000
" Sign On Bonus up to $16,000
" Retention Incentive $5000 annually
" Possible Relocation assistance and support

Hours of Work:

" 75 hours bi-weekly: variable shifts, on- call required;

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number N

NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization

"If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Labrador Grenfell Zone 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 Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit."