Licensed Practical Nurse

Prairie Mountain Health; Melita; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking an LPN to provide comprehensive nursing care within Home Care. The position is 0.80 FTE with days shifts, requiring active Manitoba LPN licensure and BCLS, plus proficiency in MS Office and clinical documentation.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current active LPN licensure with CLPNM or eligibility.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training as per policy.
• Proficiency with MS Office and IT applications.
• Strong organizational and independent work skills.
• Ability to follow professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Effective communication and teamwork within diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care per standards and scope of practice.
• Maintain patient/resident/client safety and documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for care plans.
• Adhere to Crown/CLPNM requirements and PMH policies.

Skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Communication

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LPN license (CLPNM)

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Department / Unit: Home Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union : MNU

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days

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
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• One (1) year equivalent full-time experience in a medical, surgical, outpatient care unit, or Home Care nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the last three (3) years

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.