Licensed Practical Nurse

Prairie Mountain Health; Brandon; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in accordance with established policies and standards. The LPN will practice within the Licensed Practical Nurses Act, CLPNM scope, and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining competencies, adhering to standards of practice, and collaborating with interprofessional teams.

Qualifications

• Active licensure with CLPNM or eligible for active licensure with CLPNM.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training as per PMH policy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and internet applications.
• Demonstrated organizational and independent work abilities.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Adaptability to changes in techniques/procedures in a changing environment.
• Knowledge and competence related to the position.”
• Excellent communication and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, clients and interdisciplinary teams.
• Satisfactory employment record.”

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients within scope of practice.
• Maintain competencies as offered by PMH and CLPNM standards.
• Perform duties with adherence to policies, ethics and provincial/federal regulations.
• Obtain and maintain relevant competencies for the position.
• Other duties as assigned by PMH.

Skills

CLPNM licensure

BCLS Training

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

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

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.

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.