Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse II

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone

Location: LHC - Goose Bay - Labrador Health Centre

Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse II

Labrador Grenfell Zone - MH&A Combined Unit

Temp Call-In

Hours : (; Days, Nights, Weekends)

Salary : CGHSL29 (CAD30.16 - CAD33.22 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance)

Competition Number : VAC0013322

Posted Date : 2026-04-07

Closing Date : Open until filled.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of the Mental Health Unit, the primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the nursing/mental health team to provide a high standard of care to the patients/families of the mental health unit. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining professional organizational standards and practice in accordance with the LGH model of nursing philosophy.

Qualifications:

ü Graduation from an approved LPN educational program

ü Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador

ü Advanced Studies in Mental Health Certificate OR Canadian Nursing Association Psychiatric Nursing Certificate, or willingness to obtain in a time frame deemed acceptable by the employer

ü Two years work experience in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting preferred

ü Knowledge of computer skills and ability to work with Meditech and EMR is an asset

ü The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties: (Included but not limited to)

ü Provides mental health & addiction screening, assessment, intervention, referral, and psychiatric rehabilitation services from a holistic view

ü Develops, coordinates and/or delivers health promotion, maintenance, and illness prevention activities

ü Ensures that psychiatrist/ physician recommendations on treatment of patients are carried out; prepares and gives medication and injections according to psychiatrist/physician recommendations; charts patients’ behavior and responses

ü Participates in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans

ü Provide safe, competent, and ethical nursing care and make decisions within the LPN scope of practice

ü Practices independently according to professional and organizational standards

ü Documents according to professional and organizational standards

ü Consults with clients, psychiatrist, physician, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate plans of care are developed, implemented, and monitored

ü Other related duties as required, travel may be required, may be required to work alone.