Licensed Practical Nurse 0.8 D/E Gimli 1

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Gimli; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Betel Home Foundation in Gimli, Manitoba, is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to residents under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care. The LPN will mentor Health Care Aides and other LPNs while adhering to CLPNM scope and provincial regulations.

Active CLPNM licensure or eligibility, current BLS, and strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active CLPNM licensure or eligibility.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills.
• Basic computer and electronic software familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to residents under supervision.
• Provide clinical direction to Health Care Aides and other LPNs during charge responsibilities.
• Adhere to CLPNM Scope of Practice and provincial regulations within professional ethics.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Active CLPNM licensure or eligibility

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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 welcome you to join our amazing team.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care, the Licensed 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.
• This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.