Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cornish 5

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Winnipeg is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver exceptional nursing services in a clinical setting. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a healthcare team, providing care and support to patients while adhering to established standards and protocols. This role requires effective communication, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt to changing situations. If you're committed to high-quality patient care and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• Responsible for maintaining active registration with the CLPNM.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional practical nursing services to designated patients.
• Collaborate within the healthcare team and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Delegation

Adaptability

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Education

Tools

Windows

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Requisition ID: 380898

Position Number: 20031753

Posting End Date: May 19, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Misericordia Health Centre

Site: Misericordia Health Centre

Department / Unit: Cornish 5

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 06/06/2025

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $33.234 , $34.323 , $35.396 , $36.702 , $37.895 , $39.234 , $40.628 , $41.848

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.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated patients, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the healthcare team and participation in the coordination of patient care and discharge.

Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

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

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Employer policy.
• Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • 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.
  • Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to the 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 (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• 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 healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Rotating shifts and weekends may be required.

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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.