Licensed Practical Nurse - Critical Care Trainee 1

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse - Critical Care Trainee to join their team. This role requires a graduate from an approved nursing program and offers training in critical care under a full-time orientation program. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute care experience required.
• Satisfactory employment record required.
• Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Critical Care Nursing Orientation Program.
• Provide nursing care in the clinical area.
• Comply with nursing care standards and ethics.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing standards

Effective oral and written communication

Critical thinking/problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize care

Ability to adapt to changing situations

Education

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program

Successful completion of the Critical Care Nursing Orientation Program

Tools

Windows

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Critical Care Trainee 1

Requisition ID: 390972

Position Number: 20067920, 20067921, 20067922, 20067923

Posting End Date: November 9, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Department / Unit: ICN Course

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: January 13, 2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Non-Repeating(non-conforming)

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 & 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.

Position Overview

Experience

• 1 year of acute care experience required.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• Successful completion of the Critical Care Nursing Orientation Program (CCNOP) within four (4) months of date of hire. *

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Successful completion of Critical Care Rhythms Course.*
• Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

*Successful Completion of Critical Care Rhythms Course is a prerequisite. Applicants that have taken an alternate rhythm course will be required to successfully complete a validation test.

CCNOP is a full-time program. Trainees are required to participate on a full-time basis for the duration of the program.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
  • College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Licensed Practical Nurses Act.
  • Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to the 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.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.