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Job Title:

Lab-Grenfell - RNIC - Obstetrics

Posted Date:

6/20/2023

Closing Date:

12/31/2023

Job Description

Registered Nurse IC - Obstetrics
Number of Positions: 4
Premium Travel Locum Assignment
Location: Happy Valley- Goose Bay, NL
The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing team to provide a high standard of care to patients of the Labrador Health Centre. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards and practice in accordance with the Labrador-Grenfell Health Model of Nursing Clinical Practice and reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with a Nursing Diploma, or an approved University with a

Bachelor of Nursing;
" Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador;
" 2 years Acute care nursing experience within last 5 years;
" Obstetrical Education Program or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by employer);
" Successful completion of NRP or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by employer);
" Breastfeeding education/course;
" ACLS, TNCC and Medevac courses are considered an asset;
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct;
" A return in service agreement may be required.

Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Organizing, planning, implementing and evaluating the plan of care for assigned clients in collaboration with the client, family and multi-disciplinary team;
" Initiates and supports breastfeeding;
" Monitoring/care for clients during labor and delivery and post-natal;
" Participates in the auditing process as required;
" Documents as per professional and organizational standards;
" Administers medication and participates in Medication Reconciliation;
" Participates in the orientation, mentorship and preceptoring of staff;
" Represents nursing on various committees as required;
" Participates in quality assurance initiatives as requested/required;
" Practice independently according to professional and organizational standards;
" Acts as a liaison between the client and other healthcare providers;
" Other related duties as required.

Salary:
" NS - 31 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $37.15 - $45.63 per hour with a premium locum rate of an additional $25/hr. for hours working in the locum position. Locums must agree to work a minimum of fourteen (14) continuous days for this benefit to apply. Other benefits in accordance with the RNUNL Collective Agreement.

For more information on the RN Locum Travel Premium Policy, please visit this link: https://www.lghealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RN-Locum-Travel-Premium-Policy.pdf
Please visit this link to view the Locum Premium Policy FAQ: https://www.lghealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Travel-Locum-Premium-Pay-FAQ.pdf

Hours of Work:
" Variable shifts, on-call required.

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2023000275N to:
Human Resources
Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, A0P 1C0
Tel: 709-897-2305 Fax: 709-896-4741
Apply online at https://www.careers.lghealth.ca/
Posting Date: June 6, 2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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