Licensed Practical Nurse

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Fisher Branch; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care at Fisher Personal Care Home. You will provide clinical direction to Health Care Aides and other staff as assigned, ensuring care aligns with CLPNM standards and agency policies.

The role is 0.40 FTE with Day/Evening shifts. Requires active LPN licensure, BLS, strong communication and decision‑making skills, and ability to work with geriatrics and dementia care.

Qualifications

• Active practicing licensure with CLPNM or eligibility
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) training as per policy
• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills
• Experience in geriatrics and dementia care preferred
• Strong decision‑making abilities in nursing care
• Effective problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain positive relations
• Good communication skills and teamwork
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license
• Mental and physical ability for the role
• Bilingual abilities are an asset for diverse regions
• Proficiency in both official languages for bilingual positions
• Pre‑employment security checks required
• Solid employment record

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to residents in accordance with standards and policies
• Provide clinical direction to Health Care Aides, Unit Clerks and other LPNs/Nurse IIs when assigned charge
• Follow CLPNM Scope of Practice and ethics in daily practice
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and implement care
• Maintain accurate documentation and records
• Ensure safety, infection control, and quality improvement in care delivery

Skills

Active licensure

BLS training

Computers/electronic software

Decision making

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independence

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Multilingual asset

Language proficiency

Security check

Tools

Computers

Electronic software

Job description

Requisition ID: 414128

Position Number: FBLPN_12

City: Fisher Branch

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Fisher Personal Care Home

Department / Unit: Long Term Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

FTE: 0.40

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients/ residents/ clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides clinical direction to Health Care Aides, Unit Clerks and other LPN’s and Nurse II’s when the LPN is assigned charge responsibilities. 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. The position of Licensed Practical Nurse functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

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 Life Support (BLS) Training – as delineated in Interlake-Eastern RHA Required Certification / required Policy GA11-50
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards
• Basic knowledge and skills to work with computers, and electronic software programs.
• Experience in geriatrics and dementia care preferred
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.