Licensed Practical Nurse

Prairie Mountain Health; Glenboro; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in the Acute/Long Term Care setting. The role operates within the Prairie Mountain Health framework and follows CLPNM standards and PMH policies.

Requires active CLPNM licensure or eligibility, BCLS/ACLS, TNCC, and CTAS knowledge. The 0.75 FTE position involves day and night shifts with 11.625 and 7.75 daily hours, and duties include independent practice, collaboration with the team,

Qualifications

• Active CLPNM licensure or eligibility; compliance with provincial standards.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certifications with renewals.
• TNCC Provider certification and recertification.
• CTAS knowledge and application in patient assessment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and IT applications.
• Strong organizational, communication and independent work skills.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within LPN scope and PMH protocol.
• Maintain competencies as required by PMH and CLPNM standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and support services.
• Adhere to confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned and adapt to changes.

Skills

LPN Licensure (CLPNM)

ACLS Provider

TNCC Provider

CTAS

BCLS Training

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork in inter-disciplinary setting

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Number: 1GLmsLPN+-06; 2GLpchLPN+-06

Department / Unit: Acute/Long Term Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union : MNU

FTE: 0.75

Anticipated Shift: Days; Nights

Daily Hours Worked: 11.625 & 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

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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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider (P) and Renewal (R)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Provider and Recertification
• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS)
• 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.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.