Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology Input Unit - 5A/6A/PRU - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Cardiology Input Unit (5A/6A/PRU) in Winnipeg. This in-person, part-time role offers a 0.75 FTE with 11.63 daily hours and an ASAP start date.

Required: graduate of an approved LPN program, valid CLPNM registration, IV therapy and IV medication administration certification, and CPR as per policy. Experience in acute medicine or cardiology is preferred, with hospital-based nursing experience valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program required.
• Current CLPNM registration required.
• IV Therapy and IV Medication Administration certification required.
• CPR training per employer policy.

Skills

Nursing care

PHIA/Legislation

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Delegation

Computer literacy

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology Input Unit - 5A/6A/PRU - Repost

Requisition ID: 404203

Position Number: 20067999

City: Winnipeg

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.75

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Experience

• One (1) year recent acute medicine, cardiology or surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Nurses currently working on the unit will be deemed qualified.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) registration required.
• Certification in IV Therapy and IV Medication Administration required.
• Successful scheduled and completion of the Advanced Assessment Course when the opportunity to take the course is scheduled by the employer, or as otherwise mutually agreed to between the nurse and employer.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team.
  Ability to function in a variety of demanding and stressful situations.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

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.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.