1.0 Perm LPN Night 2-005

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care authority in Manitoba is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver comprehensive nursing services to residents under the supervision of the Director of Care. The role requires effective communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a healthcare team. Successful candidates will have a graduation from an approved LPN program and the necessary skills to provide compassionate, respectful care. This term position requires various background checks as conditions of employment.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written) required.
• Recent experience in applicable clinical area may be preferred.
• Responsible for maintaining proof of registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional practical nursing services to residents.
• Contribute to resident’s achievement of health care goals.
• Communicate and consult with residents and healthcare team.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize care

Ability to work independently

Ability to adapt to changing situations

Education

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program

Job description

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

TITLE: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

DEPARTMENT: NURSING

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Director of Care or Designate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: HCA’s

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program required.

EXPERIENCE:

Recent, related, experience in the applicable clinical area may be required, or preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Good physical and mental health. Moderate to heavy physical effort required. Good communication skills are essential.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION/LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM). Current Family & Friends registration at the Targeted Responder Level is required.

LANGUAGE:

Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written) required.

Knowledge

• College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Licensed Practical Nurses Act.
• Facility/Regional policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Manitoba Health Standards for Personal Care Homes.
• Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices and other legislated acts.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Principles of delegation.
• Ability to work in a computerized environment.
• Ability to function in the MDS and Care Organizer programs.

Abilities and Skills

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual resident or group of residents.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.

Main Function

Under the general supervision of the Director of Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated residents, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the health care team, and participation in the coordination of resident care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the Resident Bill of Rights, as well as the Mission, Vision, and Values. Responsible to meet and maintain the Manitoba Health Standards for Personal Care Homes.

Illustrative Examples of Activities of Position

Resident Care/Clinical Practice

The LPN applies knowledge and judgment to contribute to a resident’s achievement of health care goals. The LPN practices independently within their defined scope of practice. The LPN provides care that is holistic, compassionate, culturally sensitive and respectful of the individuality of the resident and their support system. The LPN is responsible for total resident care but may delegate some aspects of care to other health care team members in a staff mix model. The LPN provides care to residents and families utilizing the nursing process. This process includes but is not limited to the following:

• Assessment: completes an initial assessment with residents and families including the collection of physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and economic data to identify health needs.
• Planning: plans, with residents and families to prioritize care needs based on assessments; develops individualized plan of care (including discharge plan), incorporating data from a variety of sources, in collaboration with other members of the health care team; participates in the coordination of individualized plan of resident care as required.
• Implementation of Resident Care Plan: organizes work for the efficient delivery of resident care; performs prescribed interventions (tests, medications, treatments) and independent nursing interventions including activities of daily living and basic nursing care safely and effectively.
• Evaluation: evaluates, with residents and families, the achievement of health goals.

Leadership

• accepts responsibility for delegating appropriately and monitors/evaluates delegated activities.
• participates in the coordination of care between members of the health care team to ensure continuity of care.

Communication/Documentation

• communicates and consults with residents, families and other members of the health care team for the delivery of safe effective care.
• participates in interdisciplinary team activities e.g. rounds.

Decision Making/Accountability

• uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to make decisions within own scope of practice.
• acknowledges limitations in knowledge, judgment and skills, takes appropriate actions to compensate for limitations (e.g. contacts appropriate health care team member or uses policies and procedures) and functions within those limitations.
• recognizes and reports situations, occurrences, problems or concerns in a timely fashion following appropriate communication channels.
• provides for safety of self and others by adherence to safety guidelines, policies, practices and other applicable legislation.

Professional Responsibilities

• provides care in a professional manner consistent with the Licensed Practical Nurses Act, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards.
• reports unsafe practice, professional incompetence, professional misconduct and incapacity or unfitness to practice of any health care team members through the appropriate channels.
• advocates for residents while respecting their right to self determination.

Other Responsibilities

• may be required to assume responsibility of the Nurse-in-Charge under the supervision of the Available Registered Nurse (ARN) if a RN/RPN is unavailable to be on site. The ARN would be the Director of Care or the CEO.
• maintains current knowledge of Disaster Plans and appropriate response to Emergency Codes (Emergency Public Address Announcements).
• adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
• may be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description not exceeding above stated skills and capacities.

Authority

• Licensed Practical nurses have the authority to provide nursing care if they are competent to provide that care, the care is endorsed in the practice setting and is within the scope of nursing practice as defined by the Licensed Practical Nurses Act of Manitoba.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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