Licensed Practical Nurse

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Brandon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health in Brandon Regional Health Centre is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in accordance with established standards and policies.

The successful candidate must hold active CLPNM licensure (or be eligible), maintain current BCLS training, and demonstrate strong organizational, communication and teamwork skills within an interdisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Active licensure with CLPNM or eligible for licensure.
• Current BCLS training as per policy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet applications.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
• Flexible to changes in techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge and competence related to the position.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform duties regularly.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Practice within the scope of the LPN Act, CLPNM standards and ethics.
• Obtain and maintain relevant competencies offered by PMH.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

BCLS training

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Confidentiality

Reliability

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Education

LPN licensure (CLPNM) or eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

Requisition ID: 413882

Position Number: 1BHCtransLPN-01

City: Brandon

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Brandon Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Acute/A3 Palliative/Waiting Placement

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

Position Summary

Consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Prairie Mountain Health sites, and affiliate sites, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Licensed Practical Nurses recognize and fulfill their Professional responsibilities by practicing within the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurses Act, the approved College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) Scope of Practice and Entry–Level Competencies, provincial and federal legislation and within the guidelines of professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active practicing licensure with the (CLPNM)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
• Satisfactory employment record required

Responsibilities

• The LPN is required to practice in accordance with the following to their level of scope of practice, expertise, training and experience.
• The Licensed Practical Nurses Act of Manitoba
• The CLPNM Standards of Practice
• The CLPNM Code of Ethics
• The Scope of Practice Entry Level Competencies
• Obtain and maintains the relevant competencies for the position as offered by PMH.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.