Licensed Practical Nurse

Prairie Mountain Health; Swan River; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in accordance with established standards and PMH policies. The LPN will work within the scope of practice, ensuring confidentiality and patient-centered care in a collaborative team setting.

The role requires active CLPNM licensure (or eligibility), current BCLS training, and strong skills in MS Office applications.

Qualifications

• Active licensure with CLPNM or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care within scope of LPN practice.
• Maintain compliance with acts, standards, and ethics.
• Obtain and maintain required competencies for PMH.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BCLS Training

Organizational skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Decision making

Flexibility in techniques

Knowledge of nursing concepts

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Ability to perform duties regularly

Culturally diverse population respect

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Satisfactory employment record

Education

Active licensure with CLPNM or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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
• 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.