Licensed Practical Nurse - Health Services 2nd Floor - GWCL

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential nursing services to patients, ensuring high standards of care and collaboration within the healthcare team. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, utilizing their skills in critical thinking and communication to enhance patient outcomes. With a commitment to equitable healthcare, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while growing your career in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about nursing and ready to contribute to a vital healthcare service, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• Knowledge of nursing care standards and ethics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of care to residents using the nursing process.
• Provide professional nursing services and collaborate with healthcare team.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking/problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize care

Ability to delegate care

Knowledge of nursing care standards

Proficient with computers and software

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Education program

Certification in IV Therapy

Tools

Windows

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Databases

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Health Services 2nd Floor - GWCL

Requisition ID: 378759

Position Number: 21005010

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 04/25/2025

FTE: Casual

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

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

Under the direction of the Clinical Resource Nurse (N3) or designate, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will assist in the provision of care to residents using the nursing process as a framework for performance. The LPN is responsible for providing professional practical nursing services to designated patients, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the healthcare team and participation in the coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

• Previous experience in acute care and/or Personal Care Home an asset.
• Recent, related experience in the applicable clinical area may be required or preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• Certification in IV Therapy; IV Medication Administration.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• 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 Employer policy.

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.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual resident or group of residents.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• 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 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.
• Rotating shifts and weekends may be 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.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.

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.