Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - AB2 Special Needs

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – AB2 Special Needs at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg. This in-person, days-shift role is 0.70 FTE with 7.75 daily hours and 2015 annual base hours.

Posting indicates an anticipated start date of 10/26/2026, and the position is within the AB2 Special Needs unit with a clinical job stream. Applicants must be graduates of an approved LPN program with CLPNM registration and IV therapy certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Education program required.
• Certification in IV Therapy and IV Medication Administration.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM).
• CPR training as per employer policy.

Skills

Effective oral and written comms

Critical thinking

Prioritize care

Delegate care

Handle multiple demands

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing diploma

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - AB2 Special Needs

Requisition ID: 412950

Position Number: 20062850

Posting End Date: October 26, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Site: Riverview Health Centre

Department / Unit: AB2 Special Needs

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 10/26/2026

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days

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.

Experience

• 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/Licensure/Registration

• 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.

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.
  
  
  
  


• 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.


• 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. 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.

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.