Licensed Practical Nurse - Lodge 5 Chronic Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The LPN will provide professional practical nursing services to designated patients, administer prescribed treatments, and coordinate care with the health team.

The role may involve supervision of students and staff, and collaboration with physicians. The position requires active Manitoba LPN licensure, work in geriatric and chronic care settings, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba.
• Knowledge of Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics and the Act governing LPNs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional practical nursing services to designated patients/residents.
• Administer prescribed medical treatments and coordinate patient care with the health team.
• May supervise students and support staff as needed; collaborate with physicians and nurses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Delegation

Lifelong learning

Independent work

Education

LPN diploma (Licensed Practical Nursing)

Job description

Requisition ID: 414884

Position Number: 20028159

Posting End Date: November 17, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Deer Lodge Centre

Department / Unit: Lodge 5 Chronic Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 12/01/2026 - 11/30/2027

Reason for Term: Educational Leave

FTE: 0.40

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $34.573 , $35.706 , $36.822 , $38.181 , $39.422 , $40.815 , $42.265 , $43.534

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

Directly accountable to the Manager of Health Services/Resident Care, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional practical nursing services to designated patients/residents including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, collaboration and interaction within the health care team and participation in the coordination of patient/resident care and discharge. May be responsible for directing students, health care aides and other support staff in the performance patient/resident care. Collaborates with physicians and professional health staff in the facility and the community. May be required to work some evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. The LPN demonstrates a commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values, goals and objectives of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Deer Lodge Centre.

Experience

• Experience with chronic illness, geriatrics and complex continuing care.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing education program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba.

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for:
  • The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
  • The 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.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to the geriatrics and complex continuing care.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient/resident or a group of patients/residents; to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care; and to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning is required.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team; to adapt quickly to changing situations; to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions; and to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Keyboarding skills an asset.
• Adheres to all safety and health policies, regulations, and safe work practices.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

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.

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.