Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency / Infirmier.ère auxiliaire autorisé.e - Urgences

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); St-Pierre-Jolys; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Acute Ward / Emergency Department. The successful candidate will provide nursing care across various settings while maintaining professional standards and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Proficiency in both English and French is essential, along with relevant certifications. This permanent position requires in-person attendance with anticipated shifts during days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program.
• Proficiency in both English and French is essential.
• Ability to meet physical and mental demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within various healthcare settings.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain professional standards and ongoing education.

Skills

Professional standards in nursing practice

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Autonomous decision-making

Organization and flexibility

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN program

Current active registration with CLPNM

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

CTAS certification

TNCC certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Acute Ward / Emergency Department at Centre médico-social DeSalaberry District Health Centre. Employment type: Permanent, 0.7 FTE, in person. Daily hours: 7.75. Anticipated shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends. Salary: As per MNU Collective Agreement. Posting contact details and requisition information are provided for internal reference.

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applies the nursing process to support clients/residents/patients in achieving and maintaining their optimum level of health within a people-centred care approach. The LPN works to the full scope of practice and maintains competency in line with Southern Health-Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act. The incumbent exercises appropriate initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities and actions in consultation with organizational policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within Acute, Transitional, Personal Care Home (PCH), Primary Care, Public Health–Healthy Living and/or Home Care settings as required.
• Apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality services.
• Maintain professional standards and ongoing education to ensure competency and compliance with regulatory bodies.

Education and Certification

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program.
• Current active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification.

Experience

Experience: Not Applicable / Not specified in the posting.

Languages

• Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) is essential.

Skills and Competencies

• Professional standards, ethics and competency in nursing practice.
• Ability to foster collaborative interdisciplinary environments and maintain positive working relationships.
• Conflict resolution, effective communication (oral and written), and problem-solving skills.
• Autonomous decision-making, organization, flexibility, and commitment to professional growth.
• Respect for confidentiality and culturally diverse populations.
• Strong attendance and reliability.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet physical and mental demands of the job.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required; travel to other regional facilities may be necessary.

Additional Information

• Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to selection process materials or activities.
• Vaccination policy compliance as a condition of employment per organizational policy.
• Three professional references required from non-relatives with direct knowledge of your work.
• Internal competition may be grieved; information may be shared with the grievor’s representative with redactions as needed.

Français et anglais bilingue est requis; des possibilités existent d’évaluer des candidats non bilingues selon les autres qualifications.

Legal and diversity statements: Indigenous applicants encouraged to apply and self-identify; commitment to vaccination; background checks and checks for vulnerable sectors as part of employment requirements. See posting for full details.