Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Renal Program

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential nursing services to patients, ensuring high standards of care and collaboration within a dynamic healthcare environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact on patient health outcomes. With a commitment to equitable healthcare, you will work alongside a diverse team, contributing to a culture of excellence and compassion. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to support patient care in a meaningful way, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• Completion of Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course required.
• Knowledge of nursing care related to the clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services to designated patients.
• Administer prescribed medical treatments and collaborate with healthcare team.
• Participate in coordination of patient care and discharge.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Knowledge of nursing standards

Ability to prioritize patient care

Ability to delegate care

Knowledge of Indigenous customs

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Education program

Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course

Tools

Windows

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Requisition ID: 380486

PositionNumber: 20061593

Posting End Date: May 12, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Seven Oaks General Hospital

Site: Seven Oaks General Hospital

Department / Unit: Renal Health - B (Hemodialysis)

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 06/09/2025 - 11/21/2026

Reason for Term: Educational Leave

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;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 of Patient Care, 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

• One year of recent acute medical/surgical nursing experience is required.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• Completion of Manitoba Nephrology Nursing Course 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 the Employer policy.

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.
• The successful applicant may be required to provide stand-by coverage for dialysis.

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