Licensed Practical Nurse 0.8 D/E Gimli 1

Betel Home; Gimli; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Betel Home Foundation in Gimli, Manitoba is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive nursing care to residents under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care.

The successful candidate will guide Health Care Aides, perform duties within the CLPNM scope of practice, maintain up-to-date BLS certification, and uphold professional standards and ethics in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse with CLPNM active license or eligible.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to demonstrate nursing skills per established standards.
• Proficient in English; bilingual ability is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to residents under established standards.
• Provide clinical direction to Health Care Aides and other LPNs as assigned.
• Maintain professional ethics and scope of practice under regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Active CLPNM license

BLS certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care, the Licenses Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to residents in accordance with established standa

Full-time

Betel Home Foundation operates 2 not for profit Personal Care Homes in Gimli and Selkirk Manitoba.We have been providing exceptional care to residents in our communities for over 115 years and we w

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care, the Licenses Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to residents in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The LPN provides clinical direction to Health Care Aides and other LPNs when the LPN is assigned charge responsibilities. LPNs 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. The position of Registered Nurse functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Betel Home.

Qualifications

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) or eligible for active practicing licensure with CLPNM.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) training
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards.
• Basic knowledge and skills to work with computers, and electronic software programs.
• Experience in geriatrics and dementia care preferred
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, organization skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, residents and the public
• Proficient in English. The ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required