Licensed Practical Nurse

Prairie Mountain Health; Swan River; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health – Swan Valley Health Centre invites a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Rehab team. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, residents and clients in accordance with established standards, policies and the CLPNM scope of practice.

The 0.60 FTE position includes both day and night shifts (11.625 hours daily) and requires current CLPNM licensure, BCLS, and one year of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Active licensure with CLPNM or eligible for active licensure.
• Current BCLS training per PMH policy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), and IT.
• One year full-time acute care experience as an LPN within the last three years.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changes in techniques and procedures.
• 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 regularly and work with a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• The LPN is expected to practice within the level of scope of practice and applicable acts.
• Comply with the Licensed Practical Nurses Act and CLPNM standards and code of ethics.
• Obtain and maintain relevant competencies for the position as offered by PMH.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active LPN licensure

BCLS Training

MS Office proficiency

1 year acute care experience

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Cultural competency

Teamwork

Education

LPN licensure - CLPNM

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Site: Prairie Mountain Health -Swan Valley Health Centre (including Swan Valley Lodge, Benito Health Centre)

Department / Unit: Rehab

Job Stream: Clinical

Union : MNU

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Days; Nights

Daily Hours Worked: 11.625

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
• 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

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.