Licensed Practical Nurse

Prairie Mountain Health; Minnedosa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. The LPN will practice within the CLPNM scope of practice and relevant legislation, ensuring ethical, safe care and ongoing competence.

You will contribute to an interdisciplinary team, demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and maintain confidentiality while adapting to changes in a dynamic acute

Qualifications

• Active LPN licensure with CLPNM or eligible for active licensure
• Current BCLS training per Prairie Mountain Health policy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and IT applications
• 1 year full-time acute care LPN experience in last 3 years
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Problem solving and decision making abilities
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of LPN scope of practice and ethics
• Strong communication and confidentiality
• Ability to work with culturally diverse population
• Ability to collaborate with co-workers and interdisciplinary team
• Satisfactory employment record

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in accordance with standards, policies and procedures
• Practice within the CLPNM scope of practice and applicable acts
• Obtain and maintain the relevant competencies for the position
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

LPN licensure

BCLS Training

MS Office

Independence

Problem solving

Adaptability

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Employment record

Education

LPN diploma

Tools

Outlook

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
• One (1) year equivalent full-time experience in acute care as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the last three (3) years
• 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.